The Crisafulli Government will issue the nation’s heftiest fines for rogue store operators caught stocking and selling illicit tobacco and vapes, in the Government’s latest crackdown.
The on-the-spot fines have increased...
Illicit tobacco and vaping products with an estimated retail value of approximately $1.5 million have been seized in Tasmania during a recent joint operation by the Department of Health.
The significant seizure included...
The South Australian government has hit a northern suburbs retail store caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes with its first long-term closure order.
Following an application by South Australian Minister for Small and...
MGA Independent Businesses Australia (MGA) is calling on the Federal Government to execute a nationally coordinated tobacco strategy starting with an excise freeze, followed by a tax reduction.
David Inall, CEO of MGA...
South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban “highly addictive” nicotine pouches.
These pouches are small, pre-filled bags containing nicotine, sweeteners, and flavourings. They are tucked under the lip, where...
The South Australian government is encouraging locals to report stores selling illicit tobacco and vapes to Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
According to the government, there are estimated to be about 200 tobacco...
The Australian government’s vaping laws have been reinforced by the South Australian government with $16 million invested in a new taskforce.
This taskforce has been designed to detect and disrupt the supply of...
Metcash has reported a 6.1% rise in total sales for the financial year up to 8 September.
Announced at the company’s Annual General Meeting, Metcash’s food sales, excluding tobacco, increased 17.9%, which the...
