Smokefree law - Questions and answers

On 3 December 2003 an amendment to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 was passed. These changes have implications for schools and early childhood centres (EECs), retailers, licensed premises, sports clubs and all employers.

The downloads on this page are arranged into sections which provide information about the changes affecting different people.

Part 1: Smoke-free Environments (PDF, 189 KB)

  • Section A: Overview and general questions
  • Section B: Indoor Workplaces and Transport/Vehicles
  • Section C: Hospitality Venues - Bars, Pubs, Restaurants, Cafés, Casinos, Clubs etc
  • Section D: Schools and Early Childhood Centres

Part 2: Regulation of Smoking Products (PDF, 131 KB)

  • Section E: Youth Access Restrictions
  • Section F: Regulation of Smoking Products/ Better Consumer Information

Part 3: Enforcement Powers (PDF, 124 KB)

  • Section G: Enforcement Powers (Compliance and Offences)

Part 4: Background Rationale for the Smoke-free Law (PDF, 118 KB)

  • Section H: Cost and Tobacco Control Strategy Issues