Time: 2023-04-30
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On April 29th, according to foreign reports, the Australian government is expected to announce a crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes as early as next week, as people are increasingly concerned about the increasing use of e-cigarettes by teenagers.
According to media reports, Health Secretary Mark Butler will announce long-term discussed reforms to electronic cigarette regulation before the federal budget on May 9th, including the introduction of non decorative packaging and the prohibition of certain flavors.
On Friday, News.com.au first reported that Butler had promised to take substantive action, stating that the government plans to promote non drug e-cigarettes, and stated that it will focus on importing from overseas.
He told the publication that there were law enforcement issues - electronic cigarettes were imported in small boxes, making it difficult for them to be intercepted at the border, and states and territories were unwilling to transfer resources to black market regulation.
So we must take action at the border, "Butler said. States must take some action around police and retail arrangements. I think people have the willingness to do so
Butler's office declined to comment on the news. com.au report. However, the Australian Guardian has learned that the minister will deliver a speech to the National News Club on May 2nd, one week before the federal budget is announced, discussing the issue of cracking down on e-cigarettes.