It has yielded an impressive near 40-fold return on investment, with gains of A$1.6bn in 2020/21 (on a spend of A$40m) and A$2.4bn in 2021/22 (on a spend of A$53.6m)
Vaping involves puffing on a battery-powered electronic cigarette, which heats nicotine or marijuana products to produce an aerosol
Like other measures there has been clear evidence standardised packs would reduce the attractiveness of a harmful product to improve public health and protect children. John McClurey, an independent newsagent with a shop in Newcastle and a member of Gateshead Council, said: Working more than 30 years behind the counter, I have seen how the marketing tactics of the big tobacco machine works
Wooden matches make a great alternative too but arent great to use outdoors, and Zippo lighters should be avoided at all costs due to the nasty petrol taste they can leave
Officials from the American Lung Association released their annual "State of Tobacco Control" report on Wednesday, which gave multiple failing grades to the efforts of Pennsylvania lawmakers