In New South Wales smoking is prohibited in enclosed public places but licensed premises, registered clubs and nightclubs, and parts of casinos are exempt. The ACT government has banned smoking in enclosed public places such as shopping centres, restaurants, business premises and sporting and recreational facilities. South Australians are banned from smoking on buses, in lifts and enclosed public dining or cafe areas. A bill was introduced in Queensland a month ago which, if passed, will make it an offence for a person to smoke in an enclosed space. A new law in Tasmania will ban smoking in all enclosed work and public places from September this year.
Bars are among a number of exemptions.
Western Australia already has prohibited smoking in enclosed public places but bar or lounge areas of licensed premises are exempted. The Northern Territory does not have any laws relating to smoking in enclosed public places but the government has indicated that legislation is under review.