Community & Business
14 September, 2025
Tougher new illegal tobacco laws pass state parliament
NSW Minister for Health, Ryan Park, announced the new laws during the week
On Thursday, September 11 2025, the NSW Parliament passed new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco in our community, following a vote in the NSW Legislative Council.
Soon, those who peddle illegal tobacco will face the prospect of fines of up to $1.5 million; prison terms of up to seven (7) years; and closure of their businesses – some of the toughest laws in the country.
These laws will complement the commencement of our tobacco licensing scheme which will make it easier to identify and clean out bad actors.
And they will be supported by NSW Health’s newly established Centre for Regulation and Enforcement.
We are determined to disrupt the business model of large-scale criminals who profit from addiction, tax evasion, and putting young people at risk.
These laws aim to protect public health as well as protect small businesses who do the right thing.
