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New vaping legislation introduced to Parliament

The Australian government has introduced new vaping legislation to Parliament, said to deliver on the government's promise to protect children, young people and all Australians from the harms of vaping. Promoted as being...

Greens targets supermarkets with divestiture legislation

The Australian Greens will introduce a bill to parliament that would grant divestiture powers to target Australia’s supermarket duopoly. Commenting on the legislation, Greens Economic Justice spokesperson Senator Nick McKim says the giant...

Tougher penalties for assaulting retail workers in WA

People who assault retail workers in Western Australia will face up to seven years in prison under proposed legislation. Bringing the state in line with NSW, South Australia and the Northern Territory, the...

New vaping reforms commencing soon

The first stage of Australia’s new vaping reforms are set to commence on 1 January. These reforms, according to the federal government, will protect Australians, particularly young people, from the harms of vaping...

WA government introduces carbon capture and storage bill

The Western Australian government has introduced the Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 and the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Amendment Bill 2023. The proposed legislation is designed to enable the transport and storage of greenhouse...

New Queensland legislation to boost hydrogen industry

The Queensland government has passed legislation that’s expected to drive hydrogen industry development. Earlier this week, the Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023 passed in Queensland Parliament, unlocking...

Tougher penalties for assaulting retail workers introduced in NSW

People who assault retail workers in NSW will face tougher penalties under a bill introduced by the state government. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Assaults on Retail Workers) Bill 2023 will introduce three new...

Government takes action on smoking and vaping

The federal government says it’s taking strong action to reduce smoking and stamp out vaping – particularly among young Australians – through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support. The 2023-24 Budget will include...
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