RESOURCES

This section contains material that:

  1. demonstrates the impacts of indoor smoking bans;
  2. shows how the hotel industry is effectively self-regulating outdoor areas;
  3. warns of downsides to outdoor smoking bans;
  4. urges support from local and state governments.

1. THE IMPACTS OF INDOOR SMOKING BANS

state government revenue declines (QLD, ACT, TAS, NSW)
no impact on tobacco smoking trends (Roy Morgan data to Feb 2008)
proven impacts on the hotel industry:

More smoking in home around kids (UK), (Hong Kong)
Impact of smoking ban on the tobacco industry

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2. MANAGING CONSEQUENCES OF INDOOR SMOKING BANS

Cigarette butt litter

Neighbourhood noise

Footpath congestion

Drink spiking (leaving drinks unattended)

Pressure on security staff (extra traffic in and out of pubs)

Indoor air quality post smoking ban

Showcase venues – accommodating smokers and non-smokers in comfort (OURHotel articles)

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3. WHAT WOULD OUTDOOR SMOKING BANS MEAN?

 Increased problem gambling and decreased state revenue

More smoking in the home (around children)

House fires

Domestic violence 

Concern over civil liberties abuse

Reduced council revenue

No public health benefit

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4. AHA CALLS FOR SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT

 

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2007

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OURHOTEL LOCAL
GOVERNMEN EDITION 2006

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OURHOTEL LOCAL
GOVERNMENT EDITION 2007

 

Which have banned outdoor smoking?  (as at May 2008)
Government submissions

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Disclaimer: The information on this website has been produced as a guide only. It is not intended to be comprehensive and does not take the place of the relevant state tobacco control acts and associated regulations. It is not intended to be, nor should it be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. The Australian Hotels Association expressly disclaims liability for any act or omission done in reliance of the information contained on this website or for any consequences, whether direct of indirect, of any such act or omission.

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