The fierce battle over vaping in Australia | Four Corners

Vaping was hailed as a new way to quit smoking. But there are serious concerns it’s hooking a new generation on nicotine.
Four Corners investigates the thriving vape black market, fuelled by rising demand among young people and a failure to police the rules.
We delve into the fierce battle about the harms of vaping, in what’s become a multi-billion-dollar global industry. Advocates maintain vaping is an effective tool to quit smoking, but public health experts say there’s limited evidence they actually help.
Now, the federal government is cracking down on the industry, announcing plans to ban recreational vapes and introduce strict rules for their sale through prescriptions and pharmacies.