News

This GCHL Student Blog from the Groningen Centre for Health Law explores how international human rights treaties complement the FCTC as the first-ever international public health treaty promoting smoke-free zones and upholding human rights in tobacco control.

New national vaping laws kicked in this week in Australia, meaning nicotine vapes will be available to adults without a prescription at pharmacies. But should vapes be available beyond pharmacies? 'Our lungs are not designed to withstand the constant daily onslaught of chemicals.' writes A/Prof Kathryn Steadman in this Crikey article.

Prof Coral Gartner discusses new regulations that allow pharmacists to supply low-dose nicotine vapes without a prescription. Are these changes going to make it easier for people to access nicotine vapes to help them quit smoking?

As Australia's new vape laws take effect, Prof Coral Gartner is setting the record straight on six widely misunderstood facts about the controversial devices.

A new study led by CRE researcher Dr Ara Cho has shown that some Australians who smoke cigarettes are trying different methods to minimise their spending on tobacco rather than quitting, despite the greater financial and health benefits of quitting smoking.

CRE researchers and colleagues from the School of Public Health joined forces with UQ Wellness and Student Services to raise awareness about the health impacts of vaping and smoking.

From October 2024 pharmacists will be able to supply therapeutic vaping products without a prescription. Prof Coral Gartner and co-authors discuss the implications of this new policy for current prescribers, pharmacists and patients.

The CRE hosted three major events in the month of May, bringing together researchers, policy makers and health professionals from 11 countries to discuss the latest tobacco and nicotine research, tobacco endgame strategies and policies.

Dr Driss Ait Ouakrim and CRE colleagues discuss who will bear the real brunt of Aotearoa New Zealand's decision to drop its 2020 Smokefree Act.

Prof Coral Gartner, A/Prof Kathryn Steadman, and Prof Lisa Nissen discuss how involving pharmacists in the distribution of vapes may help solve the problem of keeping vapes accessible for those looking to quit tobacco.

The Tobacco Endgame CRE’s EMCR awards recognise outstanding achievements. Congratulations to our 2023 prize winners!

Dr Cheneal Puljevic, Prof Coral Gartner and Ms Isabel Meciar secured $15,000 in funding from the Queensland Police Service to provide evidence-based recommendations for a mass media campaign aimed at deterring illicit tobacco/vaping product purchasing.

CRE researchers Prof Coral Gartner, A/Prof Marita Hefler and Dr Heewon Kang were honoured to be part of the delegation led by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) to the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) for the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in Panama, 5-10 February 2024.

CRE researcher Dr Cheneal Puljevic leads the 2024 Global Drug Survey, the world's largest survey of drug use. Anyone aged 16 or over who has used alcohol, tobacco or other drugs in the past year is eligible to take part. The survey will run until 30 April 2024.

The Tobacco Endgame CRE joins a global network of leading tobacco control organizations, advocates, and researchers working collaboratively to end the tobacco epidemic.

The Tobacco Endgame CRE is one of the 139 organizations from 53 countries that call on the government of Aotearoa/New Zealand to retain world-leading smokefree laws.

Congratulations to our CRE researchers A/Prof Marita Hefler and Dr Daniel Stjepanovic who have each been awarded NHMRC Ideas Grants, and to Prof Tony Blakely and Dr Carmen Lim who have received NHMRC Investigator Grants.

A new modelling study led by CRE researcher Dr Driss Ait Ouakrim shows that Aotearoa/New Zealand's smokefree endgame policy package is likely to produce substantial economic benefits for citizens, and modest impacts on government revenue and expenditure.

In response to the proposed repeal of world-leading smokefree laws, Prof Coral Gartner urges Croakey readers to show support for public health in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

What would it take to achieve a tobacco endgame in Australia? PhD student Andrew Perusco hopes to find out.