Western Australian Smoking Regulations

Tobacco legislation aims at reducing the incidence of illness and deaths caused by the use of tobacco products. For over a decade, ACOSH campaigned on reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Act and smoking regulations in enclosed public places.

The Tobacco Products Control Act 2006 was passed on March 30.  This followed a lengthy period of both lobbying and cooperation with politicians from all parties, the Health Department and colleagues across a range of organisations.

The Tobacco Products Control Act has strengthened legislative controls on tobacco advertising and promotion, provided many additional safeguards and, with the instruction of regulations following the Act, reduced the exposure of non smokers to tobacco smoke in pubs and clubs as well as other locations.  The main provisions of the Act took effect on 31 July 2006, and on 28 February 2007 licensing requirements for tobacco products or retailers were implemented, together with the requirements relating to displays and warning signs.

For more information on legislation in Western Australia, visit the Health Department of Western Australia website.

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