Last updated: February 5, 2021

Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

Does the law require any outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces to be smoke free or restrict smoking in any way? Examples of such places include within a specified distance of doorways, outdoor patios of bars or restaurants, parks/beaches, outdoor stadiums, and outdoor markets.
Yes

Within five meters of a window, ventilation inlet, or doorway to any indoor public place or indoor workplace

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in an area within five meters from a window, a ventilation inlet, or doorway to any indoor public place or indoor workplace.

Healthcare, educational or childcare facility

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on the premises of and within five meters from the outside boundaries of any healthcare, educational or childcare facility.

Waiting areas (including public transport stops, bus stands, or bus parks)

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in public waiting areas including but not limited to any public transport stops, bus stands or bus parks.

Park, playground, or amusement park

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in parks, playgrounds or amusement parks.

Stadium, arena, or other kind of sport or performance space.

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in outdoor stadiums, arenas, and sports or performance spaces.

Historic places

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in outdoor, gazetted historic sites.

Food or drink stand

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in any outdoor space where food and drinks are sold.