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Australia vaping laws 2026

Nicotine vaping products are prescription-only. Pharmacies are the sole legal retail channel since the 2024 reforms.

6 min read
Updated March 10, 2026
What's allowed
  • Nicotine vapes require a doctor's prescription
  • Pharmacies are the only legal retailers of nicotine vaping products
  • Disposable vapes banned from import as of January 2024
What's banned
  • Reusable therapeutic-grade devices available with prescription
  • Personal import scheme abolished — overseas purchases now illegal
  • Plain packaging and flavour restrictions enforced under TGO 110

Penalties

Civil penalties up to A$2.2 million for commercial unauthorised supply; individuals face fines up to A$32,000.

Where to buy safely

At a glance
Legal statusRestricted
Minimum age18 years (with prescription)
Nicotine cap100 mg/ml (pharmacy only)
Where to buyPharmacies with prescription