Australia should pass bill to ban non-prescription vapes, Senate committee finds

Legislation to ban non-prescription vapes was introduced on top of reforms which began in January banning importation of disposable vapes. Photograph: Sandra Sanders/Reuters

A bill to ban the manufacture, sale and advertising of vapes in Australia should be passed, a Senate committee has recommended, after evidence from public hearings and almost 300 submissions.

If passed by the Senate, the legislation will mean the only way vapes can legally be obtained is through a prescription from a GP or nurse practitioner. A vote is expected in June.