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E-liquid
Posted on June 27, 2018 by Mimmette
What is e-liquid? E-liquid or e-juice is the liquid solution used in vaping devices. E-liquid generally consists of nicotine and flavourings dissolved in propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG). Most beginners use about 2-5 ml daily, so a… Read more -
How to write a nicotine prescription
Posted on June 26, 2018 by Mimmette
How to write a nicotine prescription GPs may wish to write a prescription for nicotine e-liquid so their patient can vape legally. Click here to download a detailed guide to writing a nicotine prescription Nicotine concentration is measured in mg/ml… Read more -
What Is E-liquid
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Colin
What is e-liquid? E-liquid or e-juice is the liquid solution used in vaping devices. E-liquid generally consists of nicotine and flavourings dissolved in propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG). Most beginners use about 2-5 ml daily, so a 30ml… Read more -
WA 'Nanny State' Inquiry calls for liberalisation of vaping laws
Posted on May 13, 2020 by Colin
The final report of the WA 'Nanny State' Inquiry by the Select Committee on Personal Choice and Community Safety was tabled in the WA Parliament yesterday and made some important recommendations on vaping. However, unfortunately the Inquiry was constrained by… Read more -
Why Australia’s vaping ban is poor public health policy
Posted on November 20, 2019 by Colin
Australia is the only western democracy to ban the sale and use of nicotine for vaping. Australian policy is out of step with the scientific evidence and denies smokers who can’t quit a safer and potentially lifesaving alternative. There are… Read more -
Media Releases
Posted on October 16, 2019 by
Media releases 9 Oct 2019 New report shows nicotine vaping will save lives 9 Sept 2019 New evidence that vaping nicotine is an effective quitting aid and is not linked to the US lung disease outbreak 2 August 2019 Greg… Read more -
Vaping can be valuable. So why is it illegal?
Posted on May 30, 2019 by Colin
Herald Sun RendezVous, 30 May 2019. Australia is the only western democracy to ban the sale and use of nicotine for vaping. Vaping is contributing to rapidly falling smoking rates in the US and UK. However, in Australia, smoking rates… Read more -
First ever Aussie Vape Day launched as new study confirms effectiveness of vaping as quit aid
Posted on May 30, 2019 by Colin
Just days after a breakthrough study of more than 18,000 smokers1 showed that vaping increased chances of successfully quitting by 95%, adult Australian smokers who can’t or won’t quit nicotine are being encouraged to consider vaping as a less harmful… Read more -
Conference report: an update on vaping in Australia
Posted on May 2, 2019 by Colin
I was recently invited to present an update on vaping in Australia at the 3rd US E-cigarette Summit in Washington DC. Australia is unique in that it is the only westernised democracy to ban the sale and use of nicotine… Read more -
Vaping could be the solution for public smoking bans
Posted on October 7, 2018 by Colin
The proposed smoking bans in North Sydney’s CBD and Canberra’s public spaces are based on good intentions. Secondhand smoke is unpleasant and harmful to bystanders. However, smoking is a powerful addiction and smokers need their regular nicotine fix. One solution… Read more -
ATHRA rejects claims of 'secret' vaping donations
Posted on August 29, 2018 by Colin
Prominent Australian doctors who support nicotine vaping as a harm-reduction measure for smokers have been stunned by assertions they have accepted secret money from vested interests. (Report published today in Medical Republic here. Access only for medical practitioners) A Fairfax Media report… Read more -
The Law
Posted on June 27, 2018 by Mimmette
Legal information Nicotine Under Australian law, it is illegal to buy, possess or use liquid nicotine for vaping without a prescription from a registered Australian medical practitioner. In Australia, medicines and poisons are listed in the Poisons Standard and are classified into… Read more -
Vaping FAQs
Posted on February 15, 2018 by Colin
Vaping FAQs Click below to download our handouts Vaping Facts What do the experts say about vaping? Response to ANU report on Vaping 2020 October 6, 2020 Q&A on Vaping Nicotine What is a personal vaporiser (e-cigarette)? Personal vaporisers are… Read more -
Legal information
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Colin
Legal information Nicotine Under Australian law, it is illegal to buy, possess or use liquid nicotine for vaping without a prescription from a registered Australian medical practitioner. In Australia, medicines and poisons are listed in the Poisons Standard and are classified into… Read more -
Why you should Stop Smoking and Start Vaping
Posted on December 10, 2021 by joekosterich
Vaping is Australia’s most popular and most effective quitting aid for smokers. However, there is so much conflicting information. Is it safer than smoking? What is popcorn lung? How harmful is nicotine? Is it really an effective quitting aid? Founding… Read more -
The Journey After October 1
Posted on May 28, 2021 by Joe Kosterich
From October 1, 2021, nicotine liquid for vaping will be officially ‘schedule 4 prescription only medicine’. How does that affect you if you are vaper in Australia? Well, in short, you are likely to l face more paperwork, confused doctors,… Read more -
Senior health officials misinformed about vaping at the Senate Estimates Hearing
Posted on October 27, 2020 by Colin
The TGA’s Professor John Skerritt and Professor Brendan Murphy, Secretary of the Department of Health were questioned on vaping at the Senate Estimates hearing on 27 October 2020. Some of their replies were less than accurate. ATHRA is concerned that… Read more -
An update on the new vaping regulations
Posted on October 9, 2020 by Colin
THE THERAPEUTIC GOODS ADMINISTRATION held some webinars this week to update stakeholders on the new regulations on vaping and nicotine. The news from Professor Skerritt (pictured) was mixed. The proposed regulations are based on the changes to nicotine in the… Read more -
All vapers should make a submission to the Senate Inquiry. This includes YOU!
Posted on October 9, 2020 by Colin
ALL VAPERS should make a brief submission to the Senate Inquiry into Tobacco Harm Reduction to ensure that vaping survives in Australia and is readily available for vapers and smokers. Please make a brief submission by 5 November 2020. You … Read more -
Government delivers another knockout punch to vapers
Posted on September 23, 2020 by Colin
THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT has continued its vendetta against Australian smokers by making vaping nicotine even more difficult to access. Under the new interim announcement by the TGA (medicines regulator) today and the changes to the Customs (Prohibited Import) Regulations, vapers… Read more -
Lung Foundation Australia continues to mislead the public about vaping
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Colin
LUNG FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA (LFA) recently released an ‘E-cigarette and vaping fact sheet’ strongly opposed to vaping. However, the document is deliberately misleading and misinformed and is likely to lead to an increase in smoking and therefore an increase in lung… Read more -
Help us to help you. Support our campaign to save vaping in Australia
Posted on September 11, 2020 by Colin
ATHRA HAS LAUNCHED a fundraising campaign to ensure lifesaving vaping products remains accessible to Australian vapers and smokers. Please help us to help you. In 3 months (on 1 January 2021), you will need to visit a doctor and go to… Read more -
Adelaide GP quit smoking with vaping and wants to help others
Posted on August 26, 2020 by Colin
KEVIN MURPHY is an Adelaide-based GP who quit smoking with vaping. Now he wants to help others do the same thing. He tells his story here. "I grew up and trained in Ireland and the UK and emigrated to South… Read more -
New Zealand passes legislation to make vaping widely available
Posted on August 6, 2020 by Colin
THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT passed groundbreaking legislation yesterday to regulate vaping products, leaving Australia increasingly out of touch with other western countries. According to Associate Health Minister, Jenny Salesa, “The Bill strikes a balance between helping smokers quit by offering… Read more