The Latest Breaking News from Becky Freeman

Thousands of vapes seized in Melbourne raid as police send ‘clear message’ to stores

Public health expert warns police are fighting an uphill battle to stamp out the illegal trade until federal reforms enacted

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023

Australia wants to be the first to turn youth vaping rates around – but will its plan work?

Attempts to ban vaping in other countries have been mixed at best, but there are reasons for optimism

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2023

Fears vaping generation risk chronic lung disease and shortened life spans as '10,000-puff' devices emerge

University of Sydney associate professor Becky Freeman, who led the Generation Vape study, told the ABC she had seen a vaping device which had advertised 10,000 puffs.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Why Australian authorities say they’re ‘cracking down’ on e-cigarettes

Australian authorities are cracking down on illegal nicotine vaping with most local experts arguing that they post a gateway to smoking tobacco.

The New Daily · May 16, 2022