Australian Vaping Association: only 4% of citizens are satisfied with current regulatory policies

The Australian Vaping Association released a survey report on their Twitter account, indicating that only 4% of Australians are satisfied with the current regulatory policies for vaping, while 64% believe the government is doing a poor job regulating nicotine vaping.

Today, the Australian Vaping Association published a survey report titled "Public Opinion on Australia's Nicotine Vaping Regulatory Policies," which states that only 4% of Australians are satisfied with the current vaping regulatory policies, and 64% believe the government is doing a poor job regulating nicotine vaping. 

The survey concluded that nearly 90% of Australians agree or strongly agree that regulated nicotine vaping products should be sold through licensed retail stores, similar to alcohol and tobacco products. Less than 10% disagree with this view. 

43% believe that the sale of vaping products should be regulated like alcohol and traditional cigarettes, while 34% think the current pure prescription policy should continue. Only 32% believe retail sales should be banned, and 52% feel that adults should be able to purchase vaping products from retail stores without restrictions.

88% of coalition voters, 90% of Labor supporters, and 93% of Greens voters agree that vaping products should be sold through licensed retail stores. Additionally, 50% of Greens voters, 48% of coalition supporters, and 43% of Labor voters believe that vaping products should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco. Only about one-third believe that purchasing vaping products should require a prescription.

The current vaping regulatory laws are unpopular. 68% of Australians believe the government is doing a poor or very poor job regulating nicotine vaping. Only 15% find it acceptable, 3% think it is good, and 1% believe it is very good. Most people believe the federal government is responsible, with 64% stating that the government is doing a poor job regulating nicotine vaping.

Nearly two-thirds of voters indicate that when choosing whether to vote for a party, they would consider whether that party has a policy to regulate vaping products like alcohol and tobacco, allowing those aged 18 and over to purchase them only through licensed retail stores. Particularly among the 18-34 age group, 69% would consider this policy when deciding which party to vote for.