"The government's prescription model is failing, and they are simply doubling down and banning vaping harder."

"I definitely went to vaping to try and get off cigarettes. That was the trick, and it worked for me!"

"We cannot stand here and say that regulation is enough, that vaping is just like cigarettes and just like alcohol, because it's not."

"I acknowledge that some people in my electorate of Goldstein have contacted me to encourage my opposition to this legislation."

"I got it wrong and I'm going to try and get it right as best I can."

"As a former nurse and regional health researcher, I've dedicated my life to improving the health outcomes of regional and rural Australians

"I do worry earnestly about what we are seeing at the moment with bikie gangs and others. It has become a great cash cow for them and their

Contact Rebekha Sharkie>> Back To Pollies List🔼 27 March 2024 "Many people in this place have spoken on the Therapeutic Goods and Other...

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"While around 9.4 per cent of people aged 18 to 24 smoke cigarettes, down from 32 per cent in 2001, 25 per cent of people in that age group

Making tobacco products more expensive is the most effective weapon in our arsenal to reduce the number of Australians who smoke."

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These figures paint a stark picture of a growing public health crisis that needs action at all levels of government."

"The Albanese Labor government is committed to dismantling the criminal syndicates that have made illicit vapes and illicit tobacco their tr

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the government has failed to explain how this legislation before us today will not further fuel the black market"

"we have created a barrier to entry for those wanting to easily switch from smoking to vaping, undermining the health and safety of Australi

"It's pretty clear that vaping is having a negative impact in the school community." Contact Anthony Chisholm>> Back To Pollies List🔼 15...