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Comparison of Australia's strict vaping policies and New Zealand's harm reduction approach, showing a frustrated Australian smoker with a 'Banned Vapes' sign and a happy New Zealander using a vape with a 'Smoke-Free Future' sign."

Australia’s Vaping Crackdown vs. New Zealand’s Success: Is Big Tobacco Winning Down Under?

Why? In recent years, Australia and New Zealand have taken markedly different approaches to vaping regulations, leading to contrasting outcomes in smoking rates. A study published in Addiction highlights these differences, revealing that New Zealand’s… Australia’s Vaping Crackdown vs. New Zealand’s Success: Is Big Tobacco Winning Down Under?