From 24 July 2026, nicotine pouches can no longer be legally bought or imported in Australia. These changes aim to help prevent more people from becoming dependent on nicotine. What’s Changing: Cannot Be Sold – It is illegal to sell nicotine pouches in Australia, including online. Cannot Be Prescribed – Medical practitioners can no longer prescribe nicotine pouches, and pharmacies cannot supply them. Cannot Be […]
I’m excited to share new findings from the Next Generation: Youth Wellbeing Study, led by distinguished Professor Sandra Eades AO. Their latest paper focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth aged 10–15 years and explores what helps them choose not to smoke. This study found that most youth (90%) had never smoked and were motivated by their own health, family and friends to be […]
