E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales

Introduction

This inquiry has been established to examine the current situation in New South Wales regarding e-cigarette use ('vaping'), its prevalence among children and young people, and the impact of programs and services aimed at preventing uptake. The inquiry will look at the effectiveness of New South Wales' current regulatory framework and explore ways to address challenges in enforcement and compliance. The Committee will consider how New South Wales can work with the Federal Government to implement reforms on e-cigarette products.

Terms of reference
This inquiry was Self-referred on 06 September 2023.

That the Committee inquire into and report on options to improve e-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales, with particular reference to:

(a) the current situation in NSW regarding: 

i. the prevalence of e-cigarette use among children and young people

ii. health risks associated with e-cigarette products

iii. the impact of programs and services aimed at preventing uptake or continuing use of e-cigarettes,

(b) NSW's current regulatory framework, in particular:

i. its effectiveness in reducing harm from e-cigarette use

ii. its effectiveness in preventing illegal supply

iii. challenges to enforcement and compliance and ways to overcome these,

(c) how NSW can work with the Federal Government to implement reforms on e-cigarette products,

(d) any other related matter. 

Timeline
DateMilestone
Wed 06 September 2023Self-referred
Sun 05 November 2023Submissions closed
Fri 05 April 2024Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney
Fri 12 April 2024Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney
Wed 07 August 2024Final Report
Tue 17 December 2024Government Response to Final Report
Fri 07 February 2025Government Response to Final Report due
Submissions

Submissions to this inquiry closed on 05 Nov 2023.

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Hearings and transcripts
DateVenue details
Fri 05 April 2024Macquarie Room, Parliament House, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Fri 12 April 2024Macquarie Room, Parliament House, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Reports and government responses

NSW Government Response - E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales

Tabled date:
Tue 17 December 2024
PDF170.83 KB

Report - E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales - August 2024

Tabled date:
Wed 07 August 2024
Government response due:
Fri 07 February 2025
PDF1.42 MB
Other documents
DateTypeTitle
Wed 07 August 2024Media ReleaseReport tabled - E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales (pdf, 152.04 KB)
Thu 30 May 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsTherapeutic Goods Administration (pdf, 60.30 KB)
Mon 06 May 2024Answers to Questions on Notice The Matilda Centre (pdf, 78.02 KB)
Thu 02 May 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Lung Foundation Australia (pdf, 1022.27 KB)
Thu 02 May 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Australian Medical Association (pdf, 139.45 KB)
Wed 01 May 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsUniversity of Wollongong (pdf, 95.10 KB)
Tue 30 April 2024Answers to Questions on Notice NSW Health (pdf, 108.58 KB)
Tue 30 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsLife Education NSW (pdf, 122.83 KB)
Tue 30 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsNSW Health (pdf, 358.04 KB)
Mon 29 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsAustralian Council On Smoking and Health (pdf, 569.58 KB)
Mon 29 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsAustralian Medical Association (pdf, 298.16 KB)
Mon 29 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsNSW Department of Education (pdf, 74.19 KB)
Mon 29 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsThe Matilda Centre (pdf, 84.70 KB)
Fri 26 April 2024Answers to Questions on Notice NSW Department of Education (pdf, 102.08 KB)
Fri 26 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsAdvocate for Children and Young People (pdf, 134.30 KB)
Wed 24 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsRoyal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) (pdf, 91.74 KB)
Mon 22 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsAssociate Professor Becky Freeman (pdf, 944.10 KB)
Mon 22 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsEmeritus Professor Simon Chapman (pdf, 298.87 KB)
Mon 22 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsLung Foundation Australia (pdf, 91.59 KB)
Mon 22 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsCancer Council NSW (pdf, 1.02 MB)
Fri 19 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsThoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (pdf, 91.93 KB)
Tue 16 April 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsAlcohol and Drug Foundation (pdf, 104.67 KB)
Mon 15 April 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Youth Action (pdf, 89.54 KB)
Wed 06 September 2023Media ReleaseMedia release - E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales (pdf, 178.14 KB)
Contact us

Law and Safety Committee

Email:
lawsafety@parliament.nsw.gov.au

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