Illegal Vape Ads Persist on Social Media in Australia Despite Ban

Despite a two-year ban, illegal vape advertisements continue to appear across social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube in Australia, raising concerns about platform enforcement.

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The GuardianMostly Factual12d ago

Australia banned vape ads more than two years ago – so why are they still all over social media?

Posts promoting illegal products appear across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as expert says platforms ‘aren’t doing the job they promised they would do’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Illegal vape sellers have turned to social media to promote nicotine-filled products, with experts calling for a crackdown including stronger penalties for the platforms. Guardian Australia has identified a network of posts across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube promoting the sale of...

By Achol Arok

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Illegal Vape Ads Persist on Social Media in Australia Despite Ban

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Australia banned vape ads more than two years ago – so why are they still all over social media?

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