Push for Tough Vaping Laws Amid ‘Prohibition’ Concerns

Tough laws that could limit e-cigarette use to only people with a medical prescription have raised “prohibition” concerns. However, the Commonwealth says the bill is not about banning vaping as Australia’s health ministers banded together to call for the legislation to be fast-tracked. Legislation was introduced last month to stop the importation, manufacture, supply and commercial possession of disposable single-use vapes outside of pharmacies. The Greens have not taken a stance but leader Adam Bandt on April 19 warned “prohibition doesn’t work”. “We’re having a look at the legislation and we’re talking with experts and stakeholders as we work through our position,” he told reporters....