The New South Wales Government has introduced sweeping reforms to crack down on the sale of illegal tobacco and vaping products, aiming to stamp out black-market activity and protect public health. The move follows growing pressure from Northern Beaches MPs Jacqui Scruby and James Griffin, who have both pushed for tougher action against the sale of illicit products, particularly vapes often sold to minors near schools and public spaces. Jacqui Scruby, MP for Pittwater, undertook her own undercover checks across local stores, exposing retailers openly selling illegal products within her electorate. She has long raised concerns about the influence of ...

Queensland is experiencing an unprecedented wave of enforcement activity as health authorities intensify their crackdown on the illegal tobacco and vaping trade. A record number of raids have been conducted across the state, resulting in the seizure of tens of millions of illicit products and significant financial penalties. In a first for the state, six stores commonly referred to as “chop shops” have been ordered to shut for six months following successful court proceedings. These closures come amid an aggressive campaign targeting the illegal sale of tobacco and vapes, with enforcement escalating rapidly over the past 10 months. Since November, ...