Last updated: September 17, 2019
Penalties
Manufacturer
Penalties for violating plain packaging provisions are: 2,000 penalty units for a fault-based offense or civil penalty provision, and 60 penalty units for a strict liability offense. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, Australia should consider adopting other types of penalties in addition to fines, such as license suspension and/or revocation, if appropriate.
Importer
Penalties for violating plain packaging provisions are: 2000 penalty units for a fault-based offense or civil penalty provision, and 60 penalty units for a strict liability offense. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, Australia should consider adopting other types of penalties in addition to fines, such as license suspension and/or revocation, if appropriate.
Wholesaler
Penalties for violating plain packaging provisions are: 2000 penalty units for a fault-based offense or civil penalty provision, and 60 penalty units for a strict liability offense. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, Australia should consider adopting other types of penalties in addition to fines, such as license suspension and/or revocation, if appropriate.
Retailer
Penalties for violating plain packaging provisions are: 2000 penalty units for a fault-based offense or civil penalty provision, and 60 penalty units for a strict liability offense. To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, Australia should consider adopting other types of penalties in addition to fines, such as license suspension and/or revocation, if appropriate.
