Posts Tagged ‘smoking outside’
[3.3.13] Last week, the Loaded Dog forum in the Sun Herald, asked the public, “Should the NSW government rethink the statewide ban planned for 2015?” This was in response to the City of Parramatta Council overturning its ban on smoking in outdoor sections of restaurants. So we asked our CanAct Community to submit a response [...]
[27.2.13] After a two-year battle, smokers will light up their cigarettes again when dining outdoors in Parramatta, after the council surrendered to restaurateurs concerned about lost profits. Cancer Council NSW was shocked by the council’s backflip and said it ignored the dangers of second-hand smoke. ”The state government will bring in the same ban in [...]
[7.1.13] Anti-smoking advocates say strict new laws that come into force in New South Wales today banning smoking at many outdoor venues, will help reduce the health impacts on non-smokers. [ As of Monday, January 7 the new smoking restrictions ] will be banned at bus stops, children’s playgrounds, swimming pools and other public places – with [...]
SMOKE-FREE OUTDOOR AREAS ARE HERE. JOIN US AS WE SAY “THANKS”… On January 7, 2013 we welcomed a milestone that’s been years in the making. We can now breathe clear air as public outdoor areas such as bus stops, playgrounds, sporting fields and taxi ranks are smoke-free, with outdoor dining areas to follow in 2015. [...]
Cancer Council NSW acknowledges the traditional custodians, both past and present, of the lands on which we live and work.