Brighton electorate
James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:40): (274) My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the state Labor government stop turning a blind eye to the sale of illegal nicotine-based vapes and e-cigarettes? Actions speak louder than words. Despite supposed legal protections, the Brighton community is outraged by the lack of enforcement around the illegal sale of vapes and e-cigarettes. Even though it is illegal to sell nicotine vapes without a doctor’s prescription, we know that sellers have no fear of getting caught. Recently a new store popped up in the plaza at 72 Church Street, Brighton, advertising the sale of cigarettes. Outrageously, this self-described tobacconist has filled their front window with lollies, which is seen by local parents as an explicit enticement to children. A second new store at 47 Church Street has already emblazoned their front window with vape advertising. We know that e-cigarette liquids contain more than 200 chemicals, some of which are known to cause cancer. They also cause seizures; lung, facial and oral injuries; and nicotine poisoning. Premier, get tough on enforcement and stop the danger of children having access to these harmful products.