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E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales

This inquiry has been established to examine the current situation in New South Wales regarding e-cigarette use ('vaping'), its prevalence among children and young people, and the impact of programs and services aimed at preventing uptake. The inquiry will look at the effectiveness of New South Wales' current regulatory framework and explore ways to address challenges in enforcement and compliance. The Committee will consider how New South Wales can work with the Federal Government to implement reforms on e-cigarette products.

 
This inquiry was self-referred on 6 September 2023.

That the Committee inquire into and report on options to improve e-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales, with particular reference to:

(a) the current situation in NSW regarding: 

i. the prevalence of e-cigarette use among children and young people

ii. health risks associated with e-cigarette products

iii. the impact of programs and services aimed at preventing uptake or continuing use of e-cigarettes,

(b) NSW's current regulatory framework, in particular:

i. its effectiveness in reducing harm from e-cigarette use

ii. its effectiveness in preventing illegal supply

iii. challenges to enforcement and compliance and ways to overcome these,

(c) how NSW can work with the Federal Government to implement reforms on e-cigarette products,

(d) any other related matter. 


Terms of Reference - E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales

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