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Albanese government launches war on vaping, declaring it the 'number-one behavioural issue in high schools'

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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The federal government is declaring war on vaping, announcing measures to stamp out its recreational use – especially among the young – including by stronger legislation and enforcement action.

In a tough message to be delivered on Tuesday, Health Minister Mark Butler declares: “Vaping has become the number one...

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