Are Vapes Banned In South Australia? Smokefree Tobacco shops are everywhere, and yes, they often sell vapes too. In July 2024, the federal government banned the sale of recreational vapes nationwide. The only way to get one legally is Smoking increases among young Australians since 'vaping sales ban' in 2024 Roy Morgan Research New research finds Aussie teens find illegal vapes easy to access Cancer Council NSW From 1 October 2024, people 18 years and older can buy vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20 mg mL or less from participating pharmacies without a prescription, where state and territory laws