Cameron Caldwell (Fadden, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to acknowledge the Crisafulli government's efforts to crack down on the illegal tobacco and vape trade in Queensland. Over just 10 days in December, 148 illegal stores were hit with 90-day closure orders—a total of 13,320 days shut. Operation Major seized $15.7 million in illegal product, including 11.8 million cigarettes and over 87,000 vapes. This matters because the black market is tied to organised crime, which targets our communities and our kids. These closure powers were strengthened by the reforms passed in the Queensland parliament on 19 November 2025. In my electorate, locals welcomed the recent enforcement action at Grice Avenue in Paradise Point.

Law-abiding small businesses shouldn't be undercut by crooks. This is what restoring safety looks like—firm laws, real enforcement and consequences. While Queensland is acting, this federal Labor government has been too slow, too weak and too soft in stopping the supply chains of this trade. Well done to Premier David Crisafulli and his health minister, Tim Nicholls. Keep up that good work.

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