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:

Ireland Summary of impacts by LVA,(2004)
New York, Canada economic impact, (2004)
Ireland Study 2005,
Hong Kong,
Ireland Update 2007,
Scotland (2008),
Australia (2008) QLD

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

• EPHC “Small Butt Big Impact" campaign
• Order a free wall mounted ashtray (Victoria)
• the Butt Bin Rebate Scheme - $100 Rebate (SA)
  
• Information on butt bins and litter campaigns (Butt litering trust)

Neighbourhood noise

• Puchase a noise monitor
• Loud music banned after 10pm  

Footpath congestion

• Street violence (Geelong, Vic)
• Motor Accidents Authority NSW
• Pedestrian Council of Australia

Drink spiking (leaving drinks unattended)

• Drink spiking on the rise in Australia
• National project on drink spiking

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

• Patio smoking ban ignites security worries (Canada)
• Bouncer killed over smoking ban (UK)
• Preventing underage access vending machines (Australia)

Indoor air quality post smoking ban

• Unpleasant odours revealed

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

• March 2007
• December 2007
• May 2008

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3. WHAT WOULD OUTDOOR SMOKING BANS MEAN?

 Increased problem gambling and decreased state revenue

• Senate inquiry into on-line gambling, 2000

More smoking in the home (around children)

• Pub smoking ban may increase smoking at home

House fires

• Smoking ban will raise house fire risk

Domestic violence 

• Pub smoke ban means violence in the home
• Trends and patterns in domestic violence assaults
• Alcohol issues in domestic violence

Concern over civil liberties abuse

• Council for Civil Liberties (CCL) opposes outdoor bans
• Let’s not confuse health with morality
• Outdoor bans are seldom ethically or morally justifiable

Reduced council revenue

• Smokefree council facilities return less revenue (Alice Springs)

No public health benefit

• Outdoor smoking bans going too far?

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4. AHA CALLS FOR SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT

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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.