Understanding Tobacco Legislation
Following recent important announcments from the Federal and Queensland Governments regarding changes to their tobacco legislation, below are links to view the individual tobacco legislations for each state and territory.
It is imperative that all ACAPMA members are aware of these amendments and the timeframes allocated to implement the requirements within your business accordingly.
If you have any queries, please call ACAPMAssist on 1300 160 270.
For a summarised version of what retailers in each state or territory need to know, click here to download our factsheet.
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Administered By
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Regulation or Legislation
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Australian Government
Department of Health and Aging |
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-pub-tobacco-tobccstrat2-cnt.htm
Includes links to: - National Tobacco Strategy 2004-2009 - Resources |
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NSW Health
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Includes links to:
- The Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008
- Resources
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VIC Health
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Includes links to:
- The Tobacco Amendment (Protection of Children) Act 2009
- Resources
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QLD Health
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http://www.health.qld.gov.au/tobaccolaws/retail/default.asp |
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SA Health
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Includes links to:
- The Tobacco Products Regulation Act 1997
- Resources
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TAS Health
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Includes links to:
- The Public Health Act 1997
- Resources
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WA Health
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Includes links to:
- The Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2009
- Resources
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ACT Health
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Includes links to:
- The Tobacco Act 1927
- Resources
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NT Health
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Includes links to:
- The Tobacco Control Act 2003
- Resources
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