thoughts on this new policy and its international potential

mainly on the faults of the vendors. Therefore, the current crisis in deterring under-18s needs to become more closely monitored.

mainly on the faults of the vendors

With the aesthetic aspects of vapes, they continue to attract an increasingly younger audience, as their brightly coloured packaging and candy-like flavours make them seem like they were designed more for a tween than an adult. As the transition period begins, Australians will soon see vapes “require pharmaceutical-like packaging” as to deter their appeal. Similarly, in recent UK news, steps are being considered, as according to recent YouGov survey data — shockingly — 18 per cent of 18-year-olds are vapers. Though statistically the change is needed, both in Australia and the UK concerns grow around the possibility “reforms amount to prohibition” and the indulgence of smoking habits that could emerge because of this. Much like taking a toy away from a child, taking a vape away from a teenager is a challenging task. Will the British government follow in their stead in the near future with a similar ban?