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01/05/2026

Regulatory oversight of tobacco products

Regulator function

Responsible for regulating the advertising of tobacco and e cigarette products, and tobacco product and packaging requirements, in order to discourage the use of such products and protect and improve public health.

Legislation
  • Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023
  • Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Regulations 2024
     
Regulated community

Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of tobacco and e-cigarette products.

Portfolio
Health, Disability and Ageing
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
18 December 2025
Regulator Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
5 March 2026
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