The final stage of Queensland’s new tobacco laws started on July 1, 2006.
These laws mean that the indoor areas of pubs and clubs will be totally smoke-free, and smoking will also be banned at any outdoor eating or drinking areas – like cafes, takeaways and so on.
If you're quitting, these new laws really work in your favour because smoke-free environments help smokers quit.
Young women have told us that one of the
toughest things about quitting smoking is being
in a pub or a club with friends while they're drinking and smoking.
With these new laws, smokers will have to take it outside.
Which is great news for you!
If you're trying to resist the urge, you get to stay indoors and have a drink or something to eat, while your friends have to pop out to smoke.
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