A complete ban on the display of tobacco products and smoking implements in retail premises, however still allowing "specialist retailers" to continue displaying tobacco;
A complete ban on smoking in all outdoor eating areas (i.e. public places provided on a commercial basis where people eat or drink sitting at tables including restaurants, hotels, cafes and food outlets). Note that liquor licensed premises not the subject of a restaurant licence may allocate a smoking zone of up to 50% of all outdoor areas, provided that the area is not already an "enclosed public place". Note staff in a liquor licensed premise must not be forced to provide service in a smoking zone and can not be dismissed for refusing to do so;
A complete ban on smoking in cars with children under 17 years of age present;
A complete ban on smoking within 10 metres of children's playground equipment; and
A complete ban on smoking between the flags of patrolled beaches.
If you would like to discuss any aspect or breaches of these new smoking related requirements, please contact the Department of Health's Tobacco Control Branch who will assist where necessary.
