Matthew RimmerAustralia is escalating its fight against the booming illicit tobacco and vape trade with tougher penalties, new offences and expanded police powers.
States and territories are being pushed to shut illegal shopfronts as authorities also target online sales and nicotine pouches. Mr Hill singled out South Australia and Queensland as leading the way with tougher laws and investment in enforcement: 'They are demonstrating that where enforcement occurs in 100 per cent of a geographic area, then retailers see legal trade return rapidly to expected levels.'
Further details of the illicit market crackdown are expected to be unveiled when parliament resumes next week. #auspol #auslaw #smoking #tobacco #enforcement
