Is vaping illegal in Australia?

Partly. Vaping is restricted in Australia. Pharmacies only since July 2024; vape shops can't sell them.

Vaping Reforms Act 2024: sale outside pharmacies illegal from 1 Jul 2024; from 1 Oct 2024 adults can buy up to 20 mg/mL after a pharmacist talk, otherwise by prescription.

Source: TGA / health.gov.au 2024

Banned (38)Restricted (3)Allowed

Australia is one of 38 countries where vaping is banned, and 3 more restrict it.
In Oceania: banned in 2 of 6 countries.

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