Why Labor’s ban on single-use vapes doesn’t add up
In a comment piece in The Sunday Examiner (April 28), Senator Helen Polley proudly said that Labor has banned single-use vapes. But they're not taking the same approach to cigarettes. Senator Polley is right to point out that the Gillard Government introduced plain packaging on tobacco - so why aren't we looking at similar laws for vapes instead of bans?
I've had loved ones who have used vapes to get off smokes. I've seen it work firsthand, and I know their story isn't unique. I firmly believe in adults having the ability to make their own choices, including buying a vape if they want to. No they're not good for your health, but neither is smoking, alcohol or coffee. I don't see the Federal Government trying to ban those things.
Originally published in The Examiner on May 2, 2024.
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