Vaping Banned in Public Areas in New South Wales, Australia; Violators Fined AUD 550
It is reported that Western Australia’s health minister, Roger Cook, is actively pushing to raise the legal smoking age to 21. At present, nearly 17% of young people aged 16 to 24 in New South Wales smoke, and the government was set to discuss the issue a
According to reports, Roger Cook, the Health Minister of New South Wales, is actively promoting raising the legal smoking age to 21. Currently, nearly 17% of young people aged 16 to 24 in New South Wales smoke, and the government will discuss this issue at a high-level meeting on the 14th.
Anyone caught smoking in public places or on public transport in New South Wales will face a fine of AUD 550, even if they are using e-cigarettes that do not contain real nicotine. At the same time, the New South Wales government has announced a complete ban on e-cigarettes. Residents using e-cigarettes in public areas or on public transport will be fined up to AUD 550.
The New South Wales Parliament has passed the 2018 Smoke-Free Environment Amendment Bill, which extends the ban on smoking to include e-cigarettes in previously prohibited areas. This means that passersby will no longer have to endure the vapor smoke in the air.
Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and Canberra have previously introduced regulations banning residents from using e-cigarettes in shopping centers, cinemas, libraries, trains, buses, public swimming pools, parks, sports fields, and outdoor dining areas starting this July.
Currently, smoking bans have been implemented across Australia, including Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT. Scott Walsberger, the tobacco control manager, stated, "I am pleased to see New South Wales aligning with other states." Additionally, this regulation also requires retailers selling e-cigarettes to report to the New South Wales Health Department.
