New Smoking Laws Commence on July 1 in Hervey Bay
Queenslanders are being reminded that new laws prohibiting smoking in all licensed premises come into force in just 10 days time.
The Queensland Government today launched a state-wide community awareness campaign to educate Queenslanders about the new laws that take effect from 1 July 2006.
The campaign was launched by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health Jo-Ann Miller and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and to the Minister for Health Andrew Fraser on behalf of Health Minister Stephen Robertson.
Mrs Miller said the awareness campaign would run until September.
“The theme of the campaign is “Smoke-free for Good” and has been developed in consultation with the hospitality industry,” she said.
“The campaign aims to inform all Queenslanders about the specifics of the new laws and the health benefits to the community.
“From 1 July 2006, a number of public places will be smoke-free, including all indoor areas of liquor licensed premises and all commercial outdoor eating or drinking areas.
“These laws are good for patrons and staff, good for smokers trying to quit and good for everyone’s health and environment.”
