Australian Education Sector Supports Government Ban And Strict Control Of Disposable E-cigarettes On Campus

According to a report by Daily Freeman on January 4th, as e-cigarettes become increasingly popular among elementary school students, the Australian federal government has intensified its crackdown on e-cigarettes, and the new regulations officially came into effect on January 1st, 2024. This decision received strong support from Charles Gorge, the Executive President of Dibo College.
The key content of the new regulations includes a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes, aimed at curbing this negative trend that is prevalent among students. Executive Principal Gao Qi stated that this is a "very positive" measure that will make it more difficult for young people to have access to e-cigarettes. He pointed out that the ban, mandatory measures, and continuous education and support provided by schools to students will have a positive impact on addressing the serious threat posed by e-cigarettes to student health.
According to a federal government survey, disposable e-cigarettes have become the top choice for 80% of school students, with 16.5% of teenagers aged 16 to 24 admitting to be regular e-cigarette users, a significant increase from the previous 11.1%. Even elementary school students were found smoking e-cigarettes at school.
Federal Health Secretary Mark Butler said, "The ban on disposable e-cigarettes is just the first step in government e-cigarette reform."
Starting from March 1, 2024, rechargeable electronic cigarettes will also be banned, and regulations on taste, nicotine concentration levels, and packaging will be further strengthened.