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Cautious optimism and calls for sustained efforts on nicotine addiction as vaping rise halts among young people

New research published today looks at the prevalence of smoking, vaping and dual use by Australians aged 14 years and over, finding current vaping has plateaued among young people after sharply increasing from 2020 to its peak in 2023.

Posted 15 July, 2025

Licensing scheme launches, compelling Victorian tobacco retailers and wholesalers to obey the law.

Quit and Cancer Council Victoria today welcome the Allan Government’s introduction of the Tobacco Business Licensing Scheme. This scheme compels tobacco retailers and wholesalers in Victoria to apply for a licence, declare what tobacco products they sell and where they are located.

Posted 1 July, 2025

Quit, Cancer Council Victoria and VicHealth put industry in the spotlight this World No Tobacco Day

Quit joins with Cancer Council Victoria and VicHealth this World No Tobacco Day (May 31) to draw attention to the ongoing harmful tactics used by the tobacco and nicotine industries.

Posted 30 May, 2025

World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the Appeal

Posted 22 May, 2025
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