Government's vape scheme pushes young Aussies to turn to black market sellers
Shadow Health Minister Anne Ruston has discussed the poor results of the Albanese government's vape scheme.
It has been revealed that less than 0.1 per cent of vapes are being sold legally through pharmacies.
'Quite clearly, the policy the government's put in place is not working,' Mr Ruston told Sky News Australia.
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