Smoking Bans
All Australian states and territories will have indoor smoking restrictions in hotels, pubs and clubs from 2 January 2009.
While some licenced premises have decided to go
totally smoke free a majority of venues still want to ensure their non
smoking and smoking clients feel welcome.
This can be done by creating designated outdoor
smoking areas. But these areas need to be managed carefully to minimise
butt litter, footpath congestion, and noise disturbances to
neighbouring properties.
When developing an outdoor area you should:
Identify outdoor areas that smokers can use;
Consider how you will manage outdoor areas;
Arrange appropriate indoor and outdoor signage;
Educate staff and patrons about the changes.
A number of state and territory governments are considering restrictions on smoking in outdoor eating and drinking areas. Local governments also have the power to ban smoking in council owned areas such as footpaths outside hotels.
This best practice guide for the management of open spaces is an attempt to further the hospitality sector’s policy of providing for patron and staff safety and amenity, and a plan that allows the industry to self-regulate.
Want to know more? Please click on the state where your
hospitality venue is located.
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 Tobacco Products 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.
