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Government updates measures to combat illicit tobacco and vape sales, introducing stricter penalties and increased enforcement.

🟡 Medium · Speech17 February 2026 · 607 words

New legislation targets illicit tobacco/vape trade with hefty penalties, including million-dollar fi

Stricter penalties and enforcement target illegal tobacco and vape sales, aiming to disrupt organise

“The proposed amendments to the legislation will introduce new offences and penalties for the possession of large quantities of vapes and illicit tobacco to crack down on this illicit trade.”

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Members who spoke

Hammat, MeredithMaynard, Michelle

Topics

tobaccovapesillicit tradehealthcrime

Legislation Referenced

Acts

Tobacco Products Control Act 2006

· 17 February 2026

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