NGO shocked vape tax revenue not used for health as promised

A health think tank has expressed shock that taxes imposed on vape liquids have not been earmarked for health initiatives, as promised in the tabling of Budget 2023.

Instead, the revenue from taxes imposed on nicotine and non-nicotine vape liquids since May 1, 2023, has been deposited directly into the Federal Consolidated Fund.

"This move is in direct contradiction with...