Tobacco control

We aim to reduce smoking in Australia through our work on plain packaging, health warnings and tobacco advertising bans. We also work with other countries to reduce smoking around the world.

Tobacco control 

Information for consumers on changes to tobacco products 
Find out more about the changes to tobacco products sold in Australia in 2025. 

Resources for retailers on changes to tobacco products   
Find resources for tobacco retailers – including FAQs and point-of-sale posters – about the changes to tobacco products sold in Australia in 2025.   

Tobacco control measures

Other tobacco control measures in Australia include:

Register for updates

Register for updates about the new Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023.

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Related work

Learn about work we do that’s related to tobacco control.

  • The National Tobacco Strategy
    This strategy outlines our national policy framework for government and non-government organisations to work together to improve the health of all Australians by reducing smoking, and its associated harms.
  • Tobacco control legislation review
    Learn more about the review of our tobacco control laws, including what we reviewed and the process we followed.
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