Tobacco shop closures

Tobacco Licensing Victoria and Victoria Police can close premises that sell tobacco without a licence or are involved in illicit tobacco activity.

From 9 September 2026, Tobacco Licensing Victoria can close premises that sell tobacco without a licence or are involved in illicit tobacco activity.

From 18 September 2026, we’ll start listing businesses currently closed on this page, which will be updated weekly.

Learn more about our closure powers.

Tobacco Licensing Victoria regulates the lawful supply of tobacco products in Victoria, including granting licences to legitimate tobacco businesses. It is illegal to sell tobacco in Victoria without a licence.

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