Anyone under the age of 18 caught vaping or with vape products will have the items seized by authorities, and the person(s) who supplied them can be fined and/or imprisoned. You must be 18 years or older to vape in Australia. You must be 18 years or older to buy a vape in Australia.
Can I and use a vape or e-liquids containing nicotine in Australia? Possession of a vaping product containing nicotine is illegal and carries penalties and fines in all states and territories with the exception of Tasmania without a valid prescription provided by a doctor.
Illegal sale of e-cigarettes containing nicotine
From 1 October 2021 penalties increased. The maximum penalty is $1,650 or 6 months prison, or both.
However, some e-liquid cartridges contain nicotine doses that are potentially toxic in adults and children if used in ways other than intended. Intentional or accidental exposure to e-liquids can cause adverse health effects such as seizures, anoxic brain injury, vomiting, lactic acidosis, and death.
All single-use, disposable vapes will be banned. The reforms aim to make it easier for smokers wanting to quit tobacco smoking to get a prescription and to understand the contents of the vaping products they then buy.
Vaping devices
It is not illegal to possess or use a vaporiser (without nicotine) in all states and territories of Australia. However, it is illegal to sell a vaporiser in Western Australia. In some other states, there are restrictions on the sale of vaporisers that resemble cigarettes.
1: Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it's still not safe. E-cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that you inhale. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic.
“We also observed that when patients ceased vaping, they had a partial reversal of the condition over one to four years, though not complete due to residual scarring in the lung tissue.”
Under the regulations, it will be illegal for retail stores to sell vapes. The only way to legally buy them will be through pharmacies with a prescription, meaning it will put an end to recreational vaping.
The long-term effects of vaping are unknown but vaping has been estimated to be at least 95% less harmful than smoking. Colin Mendelsohn was a Sydney GP for 27 years with a special interest in smoking cessation and now works exclusively in tobacco treatment, helping smokers to quit.
Since 2021, Australia has only allowed nicotine-containing vapes to be sold by pharmacies to people who have been prescribed them by a doctor to help them quit smoking. However, nicotine-free vapes have been legally available to buy at convenience stores, petrol stations and other retailers.
Since 1 October 2021, all nicotine vaping products are prescription only medicines across all Australian States and Territories. It is illegal to import, buy or sell vape or e-liquid without a valid permit or prescription. Heavy penalties, including fines and imprisonments apply.
You must be 18 years or older to vape in Australia. You must be 18 years or older to buy a vape in Australia. To get a nicotine prescription in Australia, you must be 18 years or older. In most states, it is illegal to vape in cars with someone under the age of 16 present.
In a win for public health and the environment, the Australian federal government has just banned the importation of non-prescription vaping products. All single-use, disposable vapes will also be banned – which will drastically reduce single-use vape waste.
Vaping is illegal for those under 18 in Australia. It is also illegal to sell vaping products (with or without nicotine) to anyone younger than 18 years of age. Vaping nicotine is legal in Australia only with a GP's prescription.
If you are under 18, it is illegal for someone to sell you any kind of e-cigarette (it doesn't matter if it contains nicotine, or not). It is also illegal for someone who is aged 18 or over to buy a vape for you.
It appears that on May 2nd 2023 the Australian Government introduced a ban on “Recreational Vaping”. Also there will be minimum standards introduced and only Pharmacies will be able to stock vapes for those with a prescription.
In Australia, you must be 18 to do anything vape-related.
If somebody under the age of 18 is caught with a vape then the authorities have every right to seize it from them. Additionally, some states have regulated the use of vapes in cars where children under the age of 16 are present.
The lung damage he has seen in patients is the equivalent to someone smoking cigarettes for decades. "It literally can kill you the first time you try it," he says.
Vaping and Popcorn Lung
Diacetyl is frequently added to flavored e-liquid to enhance the taste. Inhaling diacetyl causes inflammation and may lead to permanent scarring in the smallest branches of the airways — popcorn lung — which makes breathing difficult. Popcorn lung has no lasting treatment.
Breathing in the harmful chemicals from vaping products can cause irreversible (cannot be cured) lung damage, lung disease and, in some cases, death. Some chemicals in vaping products can also cause cardiovascular disease and biological changes that are associated with cancer development.
History of vaping, smoking, or diet changes
The answer is “yes.” Your dentist can see signs in your mouth that you've been smoking or vaping without you telling them. These signs include: Dry mouth. Gum disease.
Nicotine from e-cigarettes also reduces the saliva in your mouth. Lack of saliva can lead to dry mouth, plaque buildup, increased bacteria, and ultimately tooth decay. Nicotine inhaled during vaping acts as a muscle stimulant. This can cause you to grind your teeth (bruxism) or can make the problem worse.
Try changing your daily routine to avoid “triggers” that cause you to want to vape. It may be best to avoid certain situations in the early stages of quitting. Prepare for cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Learn about stress-reducing activities like meditation or taking a brisk walk to keep yourself busy.