Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Australian Council on Smoking & Health ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://acosh.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Fewer Australians smoking, but illicit trade needs tougher measures](https://acosh.org/fewer-australians-smoking-but-illicit-trade-needs-tougher-measures/) - Fewer Australians smoking, but illicit trade needs tougher measures New data from the 2025 National Drug Strategy Household Survey show that daily smoking among Australians aged 14 and over fell to 5.6% in 2025—down from 8.3% in 2022–23 and 19.5% in 2001—while daily vaping stabilised after rising rapidly in recent years. The Australian Council on - [Health bodies unite to expose big tobacco’s push for tax cuts that would reverse 25 years of progress](https://acosh.org/health-bodies-unite-to-expose-big-tobaccos-push-for-tax-cuts-that-would-reverse-25-years-of-progress/) - Health bodies unite to expose big tobacco’s push for tax cuts that would reverse 25 years of progress Open letter released on second day of illicit tobacco inquiry hearings Cancer Council Australia and a coalition of health organisations have come together to Unmask Big Tobacco ahead of World No Tobacco Day and as the second - [Health advocates slam decision to let tobacco industry give secret briefing](https://acosh.org/health-advocates-slam-decision-to-let-tobacco-industry-give-secret-briefing/) - Health advocates slam decision to let tobacco industry give secret briefing 4 May 2026 – Tobacco industry lobbyists have been allowed to give a secret briefing to a senate inquiry in what health advocates have described as a “sleazy attempt to covertly influence policy in the name of profit”. The Senate Inquiry into Illegal Tobacco - [Big Tobacco’s big decoy: the 66 daily deaths today’s Senate Hearing must not ignore](https://acosh.org/big-tobaccos-big-decoy-the-66-daily-deaths-todays-senate-hearing-must-not-ignore/) - Big Tobacco’s big decoy: the 66 daily deaths today’s Senate Hearing must not ignore Sixty-six bodybags will be laid on the lawns of Parliament House today to represent the sixty-six Australians dying every day from tobacco. Inside the building, at the first hearing of the Senate Inquiry into the Illegal Tobacco Crisis, health advocates will deliver a clear message: any - [Coalition vape plan a win for Big Tobacco and loss for Public Health](https://acosh.org/coalition-vape-plan-a-win-for-big-tobacco-and-loss-for-public-health/) - Coalition vape plan a win for Big Tobacco and loss for Public Health The Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH), representing 33 major health and community organisations across Australia, strongly opposes the Coalition’s plan to introduce an open retail model for vaping products, if elected. The policy, just revealed in the Federal Coalition election - [Failing The Smoke Test — National Scorecard on Tobacco and Vape Reform](https://acosh.org/failing-the-smoke-test-national-scorecard-on-tobacco-and-vape-reform/) - Failing The Smoke Test — National Scorecard Exposes States and Territories Falling Behind on Tobacco and Vape Reform A nationwide scorecard assessing the performance of each state and territory on tackling tobacco and vapes has been released by the Australian Council on Smoking & Health (ACOSH) ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2025. Almost a - [Cheap, Addictive, and Everywhere — Outdated WA Tobacco Laws Failing to Stop the Illegal Trade](https://acosh.org/cheap-addictive-and-everywhere-outdated-wa-tobacco-laws-failing-to-stop-the-illegal-trade/) - Cheap, Addictive, and Everywhere — Outdated WA Tobacco Laws Failing to Stop the Illegal Trade With new data showing the worrying extent of illegal tobacco and vape sales across Perth suburbs, the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) is calling for urgent state legislative reform to tackle the problem head on — and an - [ACOSH Applauds Lotterywest for Cracking Down on Illegal Tobacco and Vape Sales](https://acosh.org/acosh-applauds-lotterywest-for-cracking-down-on-illegal-tobacco-and-vape-sales/) - ACOSH Applauds Lotterywest for Cracking Down on Illegal Tobacco and Vape Sales The Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) has issued a strong warning to retailers engaging in illegal tobacco and vape sales, following decisive action by Lotterywest that has resulted in seven businesses being removed from the Lotterywest network.On 22 October, ACOSH released - [Big tobacco tax tantrums lead to dirty ashtray gongs](https://acosh.org/big-tobacco-tax-tantrums-lead-to-dirty-ashtray-gongs/) - Big tobacco tax tantrums lead to dirty ashtray gongs British American Tobacco’s (BAT) efforts to roll back taxes on tobacco, reframe regulation and rehabilitate its image, has earned it this year’s Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards. It’s the first time both awards — presented by the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) and - [ACOSH backs tough new WA laws targeting illicit tobacco and vapes](https://acosh.org/acosh-backs-tough-new-wa-laws-targeting-illicit-tobacco-and-vapes/) - ACOSH backs tough new WA laws targeting illicit tobacco and vapes The Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) has welcomed the Cook Government’s introduction of tough new tobacco and vape laws to Parliament this week, saying the reforms are a major step toward protecting public health and stopping the illicit trade from undermining decades - [WA public strongly backs tough new laws to shut down illicit tobacco and vape shops](https://acosh.org/wa-public-strongly-backs-tough-new-laws-to-shut-down-illicit-tobacco-and-vape-shops/) - WA public strongly backs tough new laws to shut down illicit tobacco and vape shops New research shows Western Australians overwhelmingly support immediate shop closure powers and stronger enforcement to crack down on illegal tobacco and vapes — and ACOSH is calling on all MPs to back the reforms now before Parliament and pass them - [Australians agree there are too many shops selling tobacco in Australia — and they want governments to lift the bar](https://acosh.org/australians-agree-there-are-too-many-shops-selling-tobacco-in-australia-and-they-want-governments-to-lift-the-bar/) - Australians agree there are too many shops selling tobacco in Australia — and they want governments to lift the bar Australians believe tobacco is far too easy to access and want governments to significantly lift the bar on who can sell it, as the national concern on illicit tobacco continues to grow. Four leading health - [Illegal tobacco: New Illicit Tobacco Ladder shows which states are up for the tackle and which are still on the bench](https://acosh.org/illegal-tobacco-new-illicit-tobacco-ladder-shows-which-states-are-up-for-the-tackle-and-which-are-still-on-the-bench/) - Illegal tobacco: New Illicit Tobacco Ladder shows which states are up for the tackle and which are still on the bench In a bid to assess progress in the fight against illegal tobacco the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) today released a National Illicit Tobacco Ladder — a state-by-state league table ranking how - [ACOSH Welcomes Gamechanger Vaping Reforms](https://acosh.org/acosh-welcomes-gamechanger-vaping-reforms/) - Media Release Tues November 28 2023 ACOSH WELCOMES GAMECHANGER IN FEDERAL VAPING REFORMS ACOSH welcomes today’s news that a ban on the importation of disposable single use vapes will start from January 1, 2024 and commends the federal government on its timely action with this and other measures slated for next year. The evidence is - [Why this week's reform bill must pass without delay](https://acosh.org/why-this-weeks-reform-bill-must-pass-without-delay/) - This week the Senate will vote on one of the most important issues facing the health and future of our children and young people - the Vaping Reforms Bill - and an Open Letter published in The Canberra Times today shows the enormous range of community groups and health experts calling on MPs to pass the Bill immediately (attached). - [New Vaping Legislation a Win for Australian Children and Young People](https://acosh.org/new-vaping-legislation-a-win-for-australian-children-and-young-people/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-41px|auto||1px||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Media Release Wednesday 26 June 2024 New Vaping Legislation a Win for Australian Children and Young People The Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) warmly welcomes today’s Senate decision to pass the - [WA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES STRONGER VAPING](https://acosh.org/wa-government-announces-stronger-vaping/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-41px|auto||1px||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Today, the WA government will introduce new vaping regulations banning the sale of vapes without a prescription. The new regulations will see vaping products only available via prescription from a doctor or - [ACOSH Welcomes Gamechanger Vaping Reforms](https://acosh.org/4750-2/) - Media Release Tues November 28 ACOSH WELCOMES GAMECHANGER IN FEDERAL VAPING REFORMS ACOSH welcomes today’s news that a ban on the importation of disposable single use vapes will start from January 1, 2024 and commends the federal government on its timely action with this and other measures slated for next year. The evidence is clear - [Hear from Shannon Best the artist behind the Kilung Morunbal Jum, "Death by Smoke” sculpture](https://acosh.org/hear-from-shannon-best-the-artist-behind-the-kilung-morunbal-jum-death-by-smoke-sculpture/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Last week, Indigenous leaders and tobacco control experts from across Oceania gathered on the Gold Coast to plan an end to tobacco harm. The Kilung Morunbal Jum, “Death by Smoke” sculpture was unveiled as part of the conference and was commissioned by ANU’s Tobacco Free research group and created by artists Shannon Best and Frederick - [Allies of tobacco industry exposed – Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards](https://acosh.org/allies-of-tobacco-industry-exposed-dirty-ashtray-and-exploding-vape-awards/) - Allies of tobacco industry exposed – Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards On the 30th anniversary of the Dirty Ashtray Awards, two Australian organisations received dishonourable mentions for attempting to influence public policy while hiding the full extent of their links with the tobacco industry. The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) took out the - [Big tobacco & social media receive Dirty Ashtray & Exploding Vape awards](https://acosh.org/big-tobacco-social-media-receive-dirty-ashtray-exploding-vape-awards/) - British American Tobacco (BAT) and Meta have been dishonourably distinguished with a Dirty Ashtray award and the inaugural Exploding Vape award at a ceremony in Perth this morning. - [ACOSH says YES: Open Letter to the Australian Public - A Voice to Parliament](https://acosh.org/acosh-says-yes-to-voice-to-parliament/) - ACOSH is proud to join over 125 health and medical organisations in support of the proposed Voice to Parliament as a signatory to an Open Letter to the Australian Public: A Voice to Parliament. - [Big Tobacco's Relentless Vape Campaign](https://acosh.org/big-tobacco-relentless-vaping-campaign/) - Big Tobacco is spending millions of dollars on a relentless campaign in Australia to get vaping legalised... - [Cigarette plain packaging comes into force across NZ today](https://acosh.org/plain-packaging-introduced-across-nz/) - From today tobacco companies in New Zealand will no longer be able to sell cigarettes in branded packaging... - [Government’s plans to stamp out vaping strongly supported by ACOSH](https://acosh.org/governments-plans-stamp-vaping-supported-acosh/) - ACOSH welcomes Minister Butler’s announcement on Government’s strong stand to stamp out illegal vaping... - [E-cigarette users may be less likely to quit smoking, says a new study](https://acosh.org/e-cigarette-users-may-less-likely-quit-smoking-says-new-study/) - Smokers who also use e-cigarettes may be half as likely to give up tobacco as smokers who never vape... - [The truth about vaping](https://acosh.org/the-truth-about-vaping/) - Using e-cigarettes - knows as ‘vaping’ - is viewed overseas as a safer alternative to smoking... - [Triggering change through the decades](https://acosh.org/triggering-change-decades/) - Following a change of government in 1983, the Hon. Barry Hodge, who was deeply interested in promoting health... - [ACOSH calls for maximum protection for young people in submission to TGA consultation](https://acosh.org/acosh-submission-tga-consultation/) - The Australian Council on Smoking and Health highlighted the protection of young people as the key focus... ## Pages - [Home](https://acosh.org/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section – Hero” module_id=”home” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”135deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(234,43,42,0.5) 0%|#514ca0 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://acosh.org/wp-content/uploads/hero.jpg” custom_padding=”80px||80px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”60px||60px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”40px||40px||true|false” bottom_divider_color=”gcid-ad644cb0-ec86-42d0-a707-5eac96932775″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-ad644cb0-ec86-42d0-a707-5eac96932775%22:%91%22bottom_divider_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Hero Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”62px” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” header_2_font_size_tablet=”52px” header_2_font_size_phone=”42px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Advocacy Through Transparency, Collaboration & Action[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Hero Sub Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” - [News & Media](https://acosh.org/news-media/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” admin_label=”Section – Content, Blog” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” top_divider_repeat_tablet=”” top_divider_repeat_phone=”” top_divider_repeat_last_edited=”on|desktop” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_breadcrumbs bc_home_icon=”on” bc_home_color=”#231F20″ bc_post_type_label=”News” bc_schema=”off” bc_item_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” admin_label=”Pixel Breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” items_text_color=”#231F20″ items_font_size=”11px” custom_padding=”10px|||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dipi_breadcrumbs][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]At ACOSH, we will keep you up to - [Government Relations](https://acosh.org/advocacy/government-relations-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Government Relations” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]​Advancing Strong Tobacco and Vaping Policy Through Government Leadership ACOSH works towards an Australia free from tobacco and nicotine addiction. 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ACT – Get help to quit NSW – Services to help you quit NT – Quitline QLD - [Myth Busting](https://acosh.org/myth-busting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – FAQs – E-cigarettes” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-e910a01f-cb2d-403c-9e53-bbc8decd7fc3%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-dcdeb8f4-a2bd-4af2-8cc9-7b4bb7ba8952″ closed_toggle_background_color=”gcid-e910a01f-cb2d-403c-9e53-bbc8decd7fc3″ icon_color=”gcid-2e84df66-2ba3-46b2-b4e9-4db2decb0a6a” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” admin_label=”FAQs – Left” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”gcid-dcdeb8f4-a2bd-4af2-8cc9-7b4bb7ba8952″ toggle_font_size=”24px” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.4em” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-2e84df66-2ba3-46b2-b4e9-4db2decb0a6a%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-e910a01f-cb2d-403c-9e53-bbc8decd7fc3%22:%91%22closed_toggle_background_color%22%93,%22gcid-dcdeb8f4-a2bd-4af2-8cc9-7b4bb7ba8952%22:%91%22open_toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22%93}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”DO NOT EDIT” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why is advocating for tobacco control in Australia still - [Knowledge Sharing & Leadership](https://acosh.org/advocacy/knowledge-sharing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Education & Awareness” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Bringing the Tobacco Control Community Together Tobacco control work is carried out by people across in the health promotion, government, and academic sectors. ACOSH plays a central role in connecting these diverse voices, - [Our Story](https://acosh.org/about/our-story/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Our Story” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WmT6IUBFW0″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]ACOSH and our partners have led Australia in tobacco control advocacy and action for over 50 years. The landscape has changed drastically since our - [Our Council](https://acosh.org/about/our-council/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Our Council” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_breadcrumbs bc_home_icon=”on” bc_home_color=”#231F20″ bc_post_type=”page” bc_schema=”off” bc_item_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” items_text_color=”#231F20″ items_font_size=”11px” custom_padding=”10px|||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dipi_breadcrumbs][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Creating a tobacco-free future is a big task and it’s through collaboration and partnerships we will be able to achieve it. ACOSH are thankful - [Our Executive](https://acosh.org/about/our-executive/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Our People” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Executive Committee” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-e910a01f-cb2d-403c-9e53-bbc8decd7fc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-e910a01f-cb2d-403c-9e53-bbc8decd7fc3%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header – ACOSH Leadership & Executive Committee” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Executive Committee[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”tablet-two-cols” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-ad644cb0-ec86-42d0-a707-5eac96932775″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-ad644cb0-ec86-42d0-a707-5eac96932775%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][dipl_image_card title=”Laura Hunter” - [About Us](https://acosh.org/about/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – About Us” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_breadcrumbs bc_home_icon=”on” bc_home_color=”#231F20″ bc_post_type_label=”News” bc_schema=”off” bc_item_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” items_text_color=”#231F20″ items_font_size=”11px” custom_padding=”10px|||10px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/dipi_breadcrumbs][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Advocacy through transparency, collaboration and action The Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) is Australia’s leading tobacco control - [Advocacy](https://acosh.org/advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Advocacy Priorities” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Advocacy through transparency, collaboration and action. The Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) is Australia’s leading tobacco control advocacy organisation with a proud 60-year history. We are an independent coalition of health, education, community, - [The Bob Elphick Award](https://acosh.org/advocacy/knowledge-sharing/bob-elphick-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Education & Awareness” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Bob Elphick Medal is awarded to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to tobacco control in Australia during the previous year. It commemorates the exceptional achievements and - [A Commitment to Communities](https://acosh.org/advocacy/communities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Reducing Tobacco Licences” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-e910a01f-cb2d-403c-9e53-bbc8decd7fc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-e910a01f-cb2d-403c-9e53-bbc8decd7fc3%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Amplifying Community Voices ACOSH engages with a wide range of community stakeholders to support our advocacy goals, including schools, small businesses, health providers and other organisations directly affected by the harms of tobacco, vaping - [Combatting Industry Interference](https://acosh.org/advocacy/combatting-industry-interference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Industry Watchdog” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Keeping the Tobacco and Nicotine Industry Out of Public Health Policy A key priority for ACOSH is exposing and countering tobacco and nicotine industry interference in public health policy. For decades, the industry has - [Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards](https://acosh.org/advocacy/combatting-industry-interference/dirty-ashtray-and-exploding-vape-awards/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Education & Awareness” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-bullets-arrows” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]For over 30 years we’ve partnered with the AMA in delivering our Dirty Ashtray Awards, including the more recent addition of the Exploding Vape Award. 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