What we do

Teamwork is key to our work. We bring together people from government, law enforcement, health and local communities to work better together. This involves:

• regular communication
• sharing information
• building partnerships.

We focus on breaking down barriers and encouraging innovation to reach shared goals.

A big part of our role is to create a national plan to stop illicit tobacco and e‑cigarettes. This plan will bring together efforts across all levels of government. It will be based on detailed research and input from different groups. The goal is to reduce smoking and vaping and to disrupt illegal supply chains.

We work to raise public awareness about the dangers of illicit tobacco and e‑cigarettes. We will run public campaigns and work with communities to help people make informed decisions and reduce demand for these products.

As a trusted adviser, the ITEC Commissioner will give expert advice to the government on policy and laws. We work with government agencies to make sure any new laws or policies are effective and support our national goals.

We help provide key data and information to stakeholders like government and law enforcement. This ensures a stronger response to illegal trade by:

• using data to guide decisions
• sharing important reports
• improving how resources are used
• strengthening enforcement strategies
• creating better policies and interventions.

We build stronger relationships with international partners. This helps prevent illegal activities overseas and allows us to learn from other countries. By sharing knowledge and strategies, we improve how we tackle illicit tobacco and e‑cigarettes in Australia.