The WA Cancer Council is leading a push to "revitalise tobacco control" in the state by proposing halving the number of retailers and banning the sale of e-cigarettes, among other measures. WA Cancer Council president Ruth Shean said tobacco control in WA had benefited greatly from a strong commitment by the state government.

"However, there are more than 200,000 West Australians still smoking," Dr Shean said. "Our goal is to halve smoking rates in WA by 2030, but it requires all tiers of government to work together to implement an evidence-based, comprehensive approach."