The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania, have all passed legislation prohibiting the display of tobacco products, with implementation due in phases between 2010 and 2013. A Federal government appointed taskforce recommends that display be prohibited in all states and territories.
Display ban
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania, have all passed legislation prohibiting the display of tobacco products, with implementation due in phases between 2010 and 2013. A Federal government appointed taskforce recommends that display be prohibited in all states and territories.
Other legislation
The [Federal] Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992 prohibits anything which “gives publicity to or otherwise promotes” smoking. State and Territory laws prohibit advertising at the point of sale.
Cigarette packs carry graphic health warnings on both the front (30%) and back (90%) of packaging. Statements on the ‘contents’ are required to be printed on the side panel of the pack.
All states and territories have prohibited smoking in indoor workplaces, including bars and restaurants. Several states have also passed laws that make it illegal to smoke in cars in which children are present.
Under State and Territory laws, it is illegal to sell tobacco products to people under the age of 18.
Licensing systems vary from state to state from no licensing to licensing of retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.