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Legislation introduced to amend tobacco control, addressing illicit tobacco and vaping through penalties, closure orders, and enforcement.
⚪ Low · Bill First Reading18 February 2026 · 2,060 words
Tougher penalties and closure orders target illicit tobacco and vaping in WA.
Stricter penalties and closure orders aim to curb illicit tobacco and vaping.
“This bill prioritises three key areas of reform—introducing new penalties, increasing penalties in the act and delivering closure order powers to temporarily shut down businesses that do the wrong thing.”
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Members who spoke
Hammat, Meredith
Topics
tobacco controlvapingillicit productspenaltiesclosure orders
Legislation Referenced
Bills
Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2026
· 18 February 2026
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