
Australia
RestrictedOnline Sales
Prohibited
Offline Sales
Allowed
Legal Age
18+
Ban Scope
Partial
Allowed Product Types
Pod SystemRefillable
Purchase Channels
PharmacySpecialty StoreOnline
Required Certifications
TGA approval
Complete Policy Details
Sales Bans
Starting from January 2024, Australia has officially implemented a policy prohibiting the import of disposable electronic cigarettes. Starting from March, importing any type of "non therapeutic" electronic cigarettes will also be illegal.
Competent Authorities
1. TGA standards and mandatory enforcement for therapeutic products
2. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regulates and enforces issues related to nicotine free electronic cigarette products
3 ACT Health (Australian Capital Territory)
4 NSW Health (New South Wales)
5 Queensland Health
6 The Victoria Department of Health and Human Services
7 The Government of Western Australia Department of Health
SA Health (South Australia)
8 The Government of Tasmania Department of Health
9 The Government of Northern Territory Department of Health
Policy Details
In Australia, a doctor's prescription is required to purchase nicotine-containing e-cigarettes. New regulations in 2024 further strengthen control, prohibiting the import and sale of non-prescription e-cigarettes.
Last Updated: 2026-10