Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I understand that there is a study currently being commissioned on e-cigarettes. I understand Minister Hunt has requested this study, and I'm sure he'll be very happy to work with the Senate and the Senate crossbench if you'd like to have some input into the terms of reference for the study. I've been informed of that, so we're obviously up to the stage where you'll still be able to have some input.

There have been some questions about the speed with which we are doing this: are we delaying doing something when it comes to e-cigarette use? We're a responsible government and we need to properly assess all available evidence on anything we're considering introducing to the public. That's why we're taking a measured, precautionary, evidence based approach to vaping. We'll note the outcomes of the New Zealand experience with interest. We'll take note of all evidence available to us as a government.