Greens Successfully Push for Relaxation of New Vaping Laws

Health advocates say even diluted laws were needed given the severity of the trend.
Greens Successfully Push for Relaxation of New Vaping Laws
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The Greens have successfully negotiated amendments to the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 that will see incoming vaping laws relaxed.

The initial bill provided for a prescription-only model that meant vapes would require a doctor’s approval, however, the Greens argued for several changes.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.