State Smoking Rules Guide

Australian State-by-State Smoking Rules Guide (2025 Edition)

This guide summarises smoking regulations across all Australian states and territories.
The information is provided for educational and reference purposes only and does not include sales or promotional content.

New South Wales (NSW)

Regulations in New South Wales include:

  • No smoking in enclosed public areas
  • Smoke-free outdoor dining
  • Bans around public transport stops
  • Restrictions near playgrounds, schools, and sports grounds

Victoria (VIC)

In Victoria, smoke-free restrictions apply to:

  • Enclosed workplaces
  • Areas within 4 metres of building entrances
  • Outdoor dining & drinking venues
  • Public transport zones

Queensland (QLD)

Queensland enforces:

  • Bans at bus stops, taxi ranks & public transport waiting areas
  • Restrictions around childcare centres & schools
  • Smoke-free stadiums, theme parks & public events

Western Australia (WA)

Western Australia prohibits smoking:

  • In enclosed public places
  • Within 10 metres of children’s play equipment
  • In certain licensed outdoor areas

South Australia (SA)

Rules in South Australia include:

  • Smoke-free outdoor dining
  • Bans near public buildings & playgrounds
  • Restrictions around sporting grounds during junior events

Tasmania (TAS)

Tasmania maintains:

  • One of Australia’s earliest comprehensive smoke-free laws
  • Extensive bans in public outdoor areas
  • Enforced restrictions at bus malls and pedestrian zones

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Public smoking restrictions in Australian Capital Territory include:

  • Enclosed public places
  • Outdoor dining areas
  • Public transport hubs

Northern Territory (NT)

In Northern Territory:

  • Smoking is banned in enclosed public areas
  • Individual premises may apply additional restrictions

Conclusion

Australian smoking regulations vary by state but follow a consistent national goal of reducing second-hand smoke exposure and promoting public health.

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