Newsroom edition: was Labor right to compromise on banning vapes?

Australia Introduces Tough Vaping Laws

Australia is set to enforce the strictest vaping laws globally to combat recreational vaping, especially targeting youth access. The Labor government's compromise with health organizations and the Greens led to revised regulations allowing vapes to be obtained from pharmacies without prescriptions, differing from the initial strict prescription-only approach. This move, though criticized for being a compromise that waters down the legislation, aims to tackle the unregulated availability of vapes in corner stores and petrol stations, particularly to minors.