Smoking laws in Queensland

  • Penalties, fines and enforcement

    Find out the current penalty rates and how to report a possible breach of the smoking laws.

  • New smoking reforms

    Community feedback has been incorporated into the proposed amendments for new smoking reforms.

  • Smoking product supplier licensing scheme

    Information for smoking product retailers and wholesalers about the smoking product supplier licensing scheme.

  • Smoking product retailing

    Find out about the rules that apply to the sale and promotion of smoking products and prohibited items such as ice pipes and bongs.

  • Outdoor public areas

    Smoking is banned in many public outdoor areas in Queensland, find out what the rules are and how they apply to different areas.

  • Vehicles

    Find out about the rules that apply to smoking in a vehicle.

  • Eating or drinking places

    Find out about the rules that food and drink businesses must follow.

  • Educational facilities

    Smoking is banned at state and non-state schools and early childhood education and care facilities and for 5 metres beyond their boundaries, find out more about the rules and access resources.

  • Electronic cigarettes

    Find out about the rules for the sale and use of electronic cigarettes.

  • Hospitals, healthcare and residential aged care facilities

    Smoking is banned at hospitals, health care facilities and residential aged care facilities and for 5 metres beyond their boundaries, find out more about the rules and access resources.

  • Local government

    Local government has an important role to play in supporting and creating smoke-free public places.

New resource for Local Government

Information and tools to assist local governments manage compliance and create smoke-free places - Creating smoke-free places: A guide for Queensland local governments (PDF 2792 kB)

Quitline resources

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Online resources

Resources are available at QuitHQ.

Last updated: 20 October 2022