Smoke-free Environment Amendment
(Removal of Exemptions) Bill 2006

Explanatory note

This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

Overview of Bill

At present under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000, certain areas are exempt

from the prohibition on smoking in enclosed public places. These exempt areas

include casino private gaming areas and until 1 July 2007, certain parts of registered

clubs and licensed premises under the Liquor Act 1982.

The object of this Bill is to remove this exemption so that smoking will be prohibited

in all enclosed public places.

Outline of provisions

Clause 1 sets out the name (also called the short title) of the proposed Act.

Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed Act on the date of assent.

Clause 3 is a formal provision that gives effect to the amendments to the Smoke-free

Environment Act 2000 set out in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1 contains the amendments described in the above overview.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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