Public Accounts and Estimates Committee

Inquiry into vaping and tobacco controls

Introduction
Submissions
Hearings
Reports

Report Tabled

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee invited submissions from individuals and organisations addressing the terms of reference.

Submissions were due by Friday 29 March 2024 and the submission process has now closed.

This inquiry is focused on Victorian tobacco and e-cigarette controls, including:

  • Trends in vaping and tobacco use and the associated financial, health, social and environmental impacts on the Victorian community
  • The causes and repercussions of the illicit tobacco and e-cigarette industry in Victoria including impacts on the Victorian justice system, and effective control options
  • The adequacy of the State and Commonwealth legislation, regulatory and administrative frameworks to minimise harm from illicit tobacco and e-cigarettes compared to other Australian and international jurisdictions
  • The effectiveness of current public health measures to prevent and reduce the harm of tobacco use and vaping in Victoria and potential reforms