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Changes to accessing vapes in Australia from 1 October 2024
From 1 October 2024, the way you access vapes in Australia is changing.
Changes to vaping in Australia from 1 July
From 1 July 2024, vapes can only be sold in Australia by pharmacies.
National ‘Give Up For Good’ campaign launched to tackle smoking and vaping
The Australian Government has launched a new national public health campaign to encourage people to give up smoking and vaping for good.
New national campaign launched to help young people quit vaping
The Australian Government has launched a new public health campaign to encourage young people to stop vaping – and not take it up in the first place.
Progress towards the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Australia’s first new cancer screening program in 20 years, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is on track to start in July 2025.
AHPPC statement on e-cigarettes – 10 May 2024
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health risks of e-cigarettes.
Helping young Australians learn about the harms of vaping
We’re raising awareness about the harms of vaping and helping young people go vape-free.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Radio Sydney on 15 August 2022
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Radio Sydney on 15 August 2022.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and Professor Anne Kelso's press conference on 23 June 2022
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and Professor Anne Kelso's press conference on 23 June 2022 about e-cigarettes.
World No Tobacco Day 2022 Tobacco – Threat to our environment
Protect the environment, World No Tobacco Day 2022 will give you one more reason to quit.
Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.
World No Tobacco Day 2021 – Commit to Quit
Monday 31 May is the World Health Organization’s 34th World No Tobacco Day. This day raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and exposure. It highlights national and global efforts to fight the tobacco epidemic and protect future generations from its harmful effects.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 31 May 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 31 May 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19.
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