Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Extension of Smoking Bans) Amendment Bill 2015

Overview

This bill proposed extending Queensland's smoking bans to cover public transport stops, pedestrian malls, swimming pools, skate parks and the area within 5 metres of government buildings. It also aimed to stop cigarettes being sold from vehicles or pop-up stalls at public events. The bill was discharged and did not become law.

Who it affects

Smokers would have faced fines in many more public places, while non-smokers and children would have been better protected from second-hand smoke. Tobacco sellers would have lost the ability to operate mobile or temporary sales stands.

Key changes

• Smoking banned within 5 metres of government buildings displaying no smoking signs, with fines up to 20 penalty units
• State-wide smoking ban at public transport waiting points including bus stops, ferry terminals and taxi ranks
• Smoking banned at public swimming pools, outdoor pedestrian malls and skate parks
• Sale of cigarettes from vehicles or pop-up stalls at concerts, festivals and sporting events prohibited, with fines up to 40 penalty units
• Bill was discharged and did not become law