Laura Hunter

Health promotion and public health battler, views and opinions are my own. Living on Boorloo, home of the Whadjuk Noongar peoples

[Tobacco Free Aust @tobaccofreeaust]

As of last week, all vape sales in WA at pharmacies will require a script. This is closing the loophole that allowed vapes under 20m/g to be sold without a script at the discretion of the pharmacist.

[YardhuraWalani @YardhuraWalani]

In partnership w the Tobacco Free team, Kilung Morunbul Jum, "Death by Smoke” sculptor was unveiled at #OTCC2024. This is part of a historic gathering of Indigenous leaders across the Oceania aiming to phase out tobacco sales and eliminate tobacco harms.
https://t.co/o8qVDhWUYL

[Dr Raglan Maddox @RaglanMaddox]

Only 4 weeks until the largest Oceania Tobacco Control Conference to date! 🎉Don’t miss the chance to be part of it on the Gold Coast and register now! And excited for the inaugural Tom Calma Award: celebrating integrity & leadership in tobacco control🌟
https://t.co/Awmo9NsP6i

[Laura Hunter @LauraHunter0]

The importance of supporting young people with nicotine addiction cannot be overlooked - great piece with @Lungfoundation

[Lung Foundation Australia @Lungfoundation]

LFA's Advocacy and Policy Manager, Paige Preston, was featured in @7NewsAustralia #vaping update!

We want young people to be able to access support, parents and children need to have open and honest conversations about #quitting🚭

[Mark Butler MP @Mark_Butler_MP]

We’re continuing to crackdown on vapes. Today, more than 4,000 vapes and 110,000 illicit tobacco cigarettes have been seized in New South Wales.

[Tobacco Control @TC_BMJ]

July Issue: Findings from PATH study show decreasing rates of discontinuing ENDS use among youth in the USA alongside the changing ENDS marketplace and increasing rates of discontinuing cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco use. https://t.co/bE7ZeiNN18

[AMA Media @ama_media]

World-leading vaping reforms come into effect today, putting an end to the sale of #vapes outside of pharmacies. This is a significant win for public health and shows other countries around the world how the #vaping crisis can be managed. #auspol https://t.co/4VB4mEGnQW

[Public Health Advocacy Institute @PHAIWA]

We commend @Mark_Butler_MP & his coalition for passing the e-cigarette reform Bill. It’s a major initiative to protect young people from tobacco & vaping. Congrats also to ACOSH & @_PHAA_ for their concerted advocacy. @LauraHunter0 @PatConroy1 @tobaccofreeaust @TobaccoFreeKids

[AMA Media @ama_media]

.@PharmGuildAus must come clean on its true stance on vaping reforms. Publicly, the guild says it's never had a "policy position" of listing vapes as schedule 2 medicines, but what was said behind closed doors to Senators? @SenatorJordon's comments in the Senate are concerning.

[Dr Sandro Demaio @SandroDemaio]

Senate has just passed legislation to protect Australians from Big Vape and Big Tobacco. 

It’s a world-leading law. 

More importantly, it will mean up to 1,000 fewer teenagers will get hooked, every single week.

[Quit @quitvic]

MEDIA RELEASE: New legislation restricts vape sales to pharmacies only, addressing the near-tripling of vaping rates in 4 years. Quit stands ready to help those aiming to overcome nicotine addiction. Visit https://t.co/QWJV4PJbzZ or call 13 78 48. https://t.co/Iuj5b8AQXc

[Dr Sandro Demaio @SandroDemaio]

Here’s what it means:

✅ It will keep vapes out of reach of children
✅ It will put a stop to predatory marketing
✅ Adults will still be able to quit smoking using vapes from a pharmacy, as lastline therapy
✅ There will be new penalties for retailers possessing banned vapes

[Lung Foundation Australia @Lungfoundation]

We welcome the news today that the Senate has passed the vaping reforms bill!

This is a huge step forward for the health of young people.

Our sincere thanks to all the politicians who supported this Bill, and the tireless efforts of everyone involved.

@Mark_Butler_MP 👏

[AMA Media @ama_media]

The Senate has voted to pass the federal government's world-leading vaping reforms. The AMA supports these measures, which are aimed at ending a growing public health crisis. @amapresident @Mark_Butler_MP #auspol

Media release: https://t.co/okUrGSBprJ

[Laura Hunter @LauraHunter0]

@Mark_Butler_MP Congratulations Minister 👏🏻 a huge step forward

[Melissa Sweet @MelissaSweetDr]

"At the same time, the amended bill is a clear improvement on the current situation, where vapes retailers have saturated communities, including near schools." @DrBFreeman
#PublicHealth
#AusPol

[Lung Foundation Australia @Lungfoundation]

1,000 more teens will start vaping every week Parliament delays the vaping bill!

Along with @CancerCouncilOz & @_PHAA_ we urge Parliament to pass this critical legislation ASAP

Read the full statement:
https://t.co/bvGoIhC8gz

[Mark Butler MP @Mark_Butler_MP]

The Albanese Government is determined to stamp out recreational vaping in our country and take vapes out of the hands of children. This week, Parliament has an opportunity to back in our determination and do something meaningful and lasting for the health of young Australians.

[Mark Butler MP @Mark_Butler_MP]

Nicotine is highly addictive and before you know it, what starts as occasional becomes something more serious. But it’s never too late to quit, which is why the we’re providing support for Australians to quit with new campaigns and an updated Quitline and the My QuitBuddy app.

[Mike Bloomberg @MikeBloomberg]

On #WorldNoTobaccoDay and every day, @BloombergDotOrg is working with @WHO and leaders around the world to push back against tobacco companies, whose products cause more than 7 million preventable deaths each year.