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May 2, 2023 – Vapes are only legal with a prescription in Australia, but Butler said an “unregulated essentially illegal” black market has flourished in convenience stores, tobacconists and vape shops across the country.”A so-called prescription model with next to no prescriptions, a ban with no real enforcement, an addictive product with no support to quit,” he said.The government will step up efforts to block the importation of any vaping products not destined for pharmacies and will stop the sale of vapes in retail stores.

Vapes will also be required to have packaging consistent with pharmaceutical products. “No more bubble gum flavors, no more pink unicorns, no more vapes deliberately disguised as highlighter pens for kids to be able to hide them in their pencil cases,” Butler added. 

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