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Communiqué - for public release 11 December 2024.

Media release 11 December 2024.

Appointment of the Acting ITEC commissioner, stepping up the fight against illegal nicotine products.

The Australian Government has launched a new public health campaign to encourage young people to stop vaping and discourage uptake.

Minister Butler’s media release (14 January 2024) announcing efforts to tackle illegal tobacco imports.

Learn more about smoking, vaping, and tobacco laws in Australia, and their impact on public health.

Strategy aimed at improving public health by reducing tobacco use and its associated costs.

Information on how vapes are defined and regulated in Australia, including any recent regulatory changes.

The Australian Border Force's (ABF) Illicit Tobacco Taskforce proactively targets and disrupts organised crime syndicates dealing in illicit tobacco.

Learn how the ATO fights illegal activity associated with tobacco and vape trade, including phoenix activity, shadow economy, and tax evasion.

How to report suspected illegal import, manufacture, supply, or possession of vapes.

Report suspected illegal tobacco or vape trade activity anonymously.

Report illicit tobacco and e‑cigarettes in your local community.

How to anonymously report individuals involved in the illegal tobacco or vape trade.

Understanding the warning signs of illegal phoenix activity, its impact, and how to report it.

Overview of how the illegal tobacco and vape trade operates within the shadow economy and its consequences.

Engaging in the illicit tobacco trade is a serious offence, depriving the community of vital funding.