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Queensland's tobacco laws are among the most significant anti-smoking reforms in Australia.
Queensland's tobacco laws aim to reduce the prevalence of smoking and to minimise people's exposure to passive smoking. The laws also support smokers trying to quit and discourage young people from taking up the habit.
Since 1 July 2006, the following areas must be no-smoking:
Liquor licensed premises holding one of the following licences can choose to have a Designated Outdoor Smoking Area DOSA, where smoking and drinking, but not eating, can occur:
There are a number of additional rules that must be followed if licensees choose to have a DOSA, including having a Smoking Management Plan for the premises.
For details on the laws go to the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and see Page 35, Sections 26W - 26ZC.
As well as introducing 100% smoke-free indoor environments at all liquor licensed premises from 1 July 2006, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction in Australia with comprehensive bans on smoking in outdoor areas of liquor licensed premises.
| On-the-spot fines |
| $200 on-the-spot fines will be issued to anyone found smoking inside a liquor-licensed premises, or at outdoor eating or drinking areas of the premises. Tough penalties also apply to occupiers and licensees. |
Information Booklets
If your business also sells smoking products, refer to the Requirements for Retailers information guide.
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