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Nicotine pouches are illegal in Australia, but they've been seized in alarming quantities since the federal government's ban on single-use vapes. Here's why the small sachets have authorities worried.
The black market for cigarettes has exploded in plain sight, costing Australia billions in revenue. Some experts say the high price of cigarettes is to blame.
The Federal Government is expected to lose $23 million in revenue over a number of years as Australians quit smoking. Many are picking up vaping instead, so should more taxes be applied to vapes and e-cigarettes? ABC NewsRadio's Sarah Dingle spoke to Professor Becky Freeman from the University of Sydney who's been researching tobacco control.
Professor Emily Banks was questioned at the senate inquiry for the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill on Wednesday.
A terrifying new trend is taking over schools, with fears parents will not be able to tell if their child is using the illegal product.