Coalition plan to make vapes more widely available ‘exactly what big tobacco wants’, health experts warn

The Coalition's proposed plan to tax vaping products has sparked criticism from public health experts who argue it will harm young Australians and expose millions to long-term health issues, claiming the policy is credible evidence-free and could undermine existing regulations aimed at organized crime. Meanwhile, opposition leader Angus Taylor accuses the Coalition of enabling criminals through retail sales, while Public Health Association head Laura Hunter warns of serious public health consequences. The plan remains controversial with critics accusing it of endangering vulnerable groups.