Is Vaping Legal in Australia? By-State Vape Laws Explained

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14-06-2023

Is Vaping Legal in Australia? By-State Vape Laws Explained

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Australian Vaping Laws

Australian vaping laws are strict, and they vary by state.  Vaping in Australia is not illegal, as long as you follow the below laws:

  • You must get a valid doctors prescription for nicotine in order to legally buy a nicotine vape in Australia.
  • With your prescription, you can get a nicotine vape two ways:
    • Go to a pharmacy to have your prescription filled
    • Import your nicotine product from overseas.  You will upload your prescription to the website when you order.

 

Vaping products that contain 0% nicotine can be legally sold in every state and territory of Australia, except for Western Australia.  Retail sale of any vape, even 0% nicotine vapes, is illegal under Western Australian law.

It is important to note that on 2 May, 2023, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced that the Australian Government plans to change the current laws around vaping in Australia with restrictions on flavours and colours, pharmaceutical-like packaging and limited nicotine concentrations.  The changes would also include a complete ban on single-use, disposable vapes.  No specific timeline for these changes have been announced.

Find out more state-by-state regulations by clicking on each state: NSW/ACT | VIC | QLD | WA | TAS | SA | NT