With the Liberals non-committal, Labor was driven into the arms of ‘anti-prohibition’ Greens on vaping

July deadline meant Labor was eager to reach agreement, despite some advocates warning against watering down the crackdown

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Labor and the Greens have struck a deal on vaping. The Albanese government will be able to say that, from 1 July, vaping is a prescription-only activity.

But it won't last long. From 1 October, adults will be able to get a vape from a pharmacist without a prescription.

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