Vaping Ban in Australia   

Vaping and IQOS devices using nicotine are Banned

Vaping Ban 

Vaping Ban

Vaping products like vaporiser nicotine, liquid nicotine and electronic cigarettes are not tobacco. If you are importing liquid nicotine for use in e-cigarettes or for 'vaping', that does not contain tobacco, you will not require a tobacco import permit.

Australia has tightened its vaping regulations significantly, focusing on restricting access to non-therapeutic vapes and controlling how therapeutic vapes are supplied. Since 2024, all vapes whether they contain nicotine or not can only be sold legally through pharmacies for smoking cessation or nicotine dependence management, and only under strict conditions such as pharmacist consultation, age verification, and limits on nicotine concentration and flavours. It is illegal for vape shops, convenience stores, or other retailers to sell any vape products.

Punishment

From July 2024, the importation, manufacture, commercial possession, supply, and advertising of disposable or non-therapeutic vapes is banned nationwide. Enforcement is coordinated through a national framework involving the TGA, Border Force, and police, with penalties including product seizure and significant fines for unlawful commercial activity. Importantly, individuals possessing vapes for personal use are not criminalised; penalties target commercial and black market supply chains rather than end users.

Without a prescription, a maximum penalty of a $6,850 fine or 2-years imprisonment.