Doctors urge politicians not to be swayed by ‘misleading’ comments on vaping ban from industry-funded lobbyists

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Public health experts say reforms will not affect prescription vapes after Greens and Nationals raise concerns of ‘prohibition’ approach

The chief executive of the Public Health Association of Australia, Terry Slevin, says it is ‘farcical’ to suggest vaping is driving the reduction in smoking.The chief executive of the Public Health Association of Australia, Terry Slevin, says it is ‘farcical’ to suggest vaping is driving the reduction in smoking.

“Once the legislation passes the parliament later this year, anyone from July 1 who is in genuine need of a vape will purchase a regulated vape from a pharmacist,” he said. The letter does not disclose that the Athra signatories have flown to and spoken at flagship tobacco and vaping industry conferences.

 

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