Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill

Explore the details of bill number 3/2026.

The Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill aims to amend existing laws surrounding the control of tobacco products and introduce stricter regulations on vaporisers and imitation tobacco products.
It seeks to establish prohibitions on the importation, sale, possession, and consumption of tobacco products containing specified psychoactive substances, as well as provisions for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals consuming these substances.
The Bill proposes the renaming of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act to the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act and includes significant penalties for violations, including imprisonment and substantial fines.
It introduces new Sections related to the control of specific psychoactive substances and sets forth rules for evidence and enforcement applicable to offences involving these substances, including presumptions of possession and knowledge.
The legislation amends the Poisons Act 1938 and includes provisions to ensure smooth transitions as certain psychoactive substances move from being controlled drugs to specified psychoactive substances under the new regulations.

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The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

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The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

2 months ago

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

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