Australia has implemented stringent vaping regulations, moving e-cigarettes behind pharmacy counters and requiring customers to speak with pharmacists before purchasing vapes. The laws aim to curb youth vaping, with restrictions on sales, nicotine concentration, and flavors. Despite initial opposition, a compromise allows adults to buy vapes without a prescription starting in October. The government emphasizes targeting organized crime involved in illegal vape sales, urging public support and enforcement of the new laws.