Sunday 9 June 2024

News live: Anne Aly to represent Australia at Gaza humanitarian conference; first national anti-vaping ad campaign launches

Federal government says $63m campaign is the first time it has advertised to the public about the risks of vaping. Follow the day’s news live

The government will today launch a new $63.4m ‘Give Up For Good’ campaign targeting smokers and vapers, younger and older.

The federal government says the campaign is historic - the first time that it has advertised to the public about the risks and harms of vaping, the first time in nearly 10 years that it has produced a national smoking campaign, and the first time that TikTok will be used in an Australian Government campaign.

Young people who vape: ‘Why Are We Still Doing This?

Adults who vape: ‘Vaping. Are You Really Choosing Anymore?

Adults who smoke: ‘Choose Your Hard

First Nations adults who smoke - ‘Keep At Quitting

funding to expand and ensure nationally equitable access to Quitline services;

development of an online cessation hub that is now live at quit.org.au;

redevelopment of the My QuitBuddy app to provide new features and support;

dedicated resources to support parents and carers; and

updated clinical guidance for health practitioners.

We’re here to help all Australians quitting smoking or vaping. Our new digital hub will evolve to meet the needs of young people, those most targeted by the insidious Big Tobacco industry, intent on hooking a new generation of customers on nicotine.

The Albanese Government has been closing every one of the loopholes left by the former government’s failed vaping policies, including closing the border to non-therapeutic vapes and introducing world leading legislation to prevent the commercial possession, sale, supply and manufacture.

Over one million Palestinians are facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity and around 1.7 million people have been displaced, many several times over. Humanitarian access remains grossly inadequate.

The human suffering in Gaza is unacceptable. Australia has been part of the international push for a ceasefire, for humanitarian aid to reach Gazans in desperate need, and for hostages to be released. Australia’s participation in this conference is part of that international effort.

Dr Anne Aly and her family are among many in the Australian community who have lived experience and understanding of the long and devastating conflict in the Middle East.

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