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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Melissa Davey and Josh Butler

Australian states and territories united in support of federal bill banning non-prescription vapes

Young people standing outside shops using single-use vaping products.
State and territory governments back the ban because they are especially worried vapes are being marketed to young people. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Australia’s state and territory governments support federal legislation before parliament that, if passed, would force vape stores to close by preventing the domestic manufacture, advertisement, supply and commercial possession of non-prescription vapes.

A special communique issued by all Australian health ministers on Thursday described the legislation as “world leading”.

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