Most Australians are very fond of drinking and a large proportion of smokers. The Government has also come up with a lot of ways to promote reasonable drinking and reduce smoking. Friends who have a habit of smoking and drinking in Australia still need to learn about local laws and regulations in order to avoid unnecessary fines.
First, according to a survey by the Australian Department of Health, 15000 people die every year from smoking too much in Australia. The losses and costs of smoking are as high as A $31.5 billion. As a result, governments across Australia have imposed an extremely strict ban on smoking.
In New South Wales, for example, the current regulation is Smoke-free Environment Regulation 2016. The law was enacted in 2000, partially amended in 2016, and banned from smoking in public places. Such public places can be either closed or open outdoors.
Closed public places include: shopping malls; restaurants; cafes; school classrooms; theatres; hospitals; trains, buses, trams, airplanes and other transportation facilities; gymnasiums, bowling halls and other sports venues; hotels; nightclubs.
Outdoor non-smoking public places mainly include: places within 10 meters from children's activities facilities; swimming pools; outdoor sports venues in the stand area (limited to the holding of sports events only); Public transport places: railway station platform, ferry terminal, light rail platform, bus station, taxi waiting place; 4 meters around the entrance and exit of each building; commercial outdoor dining area.
Australian law strictly regulates the packaging, advertising and display of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and electronic cigarette accessories. Local cigarette packaging in Australia is almost always a direct illustration of the dangers of smoking.
Under Australian law, it is illegal to sell or supply tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age. A person under eighteen years of age cannot buy tobacco products.
The display and promotion of tobacco products is prohibited. Convenience stores in Australia can buy cigarettes, but they are usually placed in unnoticed locations and can only be taken out when customers ask to buy them on their own initiative.
Smoking in public places is usually fined. New state laws impose a $300 fine on smoking in places where smoking is prohibited.
Smoking in cars with children (including e-cigarettes) is punishable by a fine of up to A $1100 in the new state.
Other states and territories also have strict smoking regulations:
- In the Northern Territory, smoking in closed workplaces, specific outdoor dining places and roofed public transport places is prohibited as of January 2, 2010;
- In Queensland, smoking is prohibited in closed workplaces and in specific outdoor dining places; since May 2009, smoking has been prohibited for passengers under the age of 16 in the car;
- In South Australia, smoking is prohibited in closed workplaces, specific outdoor dining places, and roofed public transport places since November 2007;
- In Victoria, smoking is prohibited in closed workplaces, specific outdoor dining places, and roofed public transport sites;
- In Western Australia, smoking is prohibited in any indoor public place or workplace, except for open restaurants and the International Hall of Burswood Casino;
- Smoking in any indoor public place or workplace is prohibited in Tasmania and smoking is prohibited in the car since January 2008 if there are passengers under the age of 18.
Second, drinking
Drinking rules for minors: Australian law forbids the sale of alcohol to young people under the age of 18. But if you look under the age of 25, you also need to be checked on the ID, which means that, in theory, whenever the clerk feels the need, no matter how old you are, you have to show ID..
Really valid ID include: passport, Australian local driver's license (F / P), New state L card, Keypass card (a kind of ID card, can get to the application form), Prove of age card in Liquor or Au post).
Denial of service: in addition to the right of shop assistants or waitresses to refuse to sell or provide alcohol to minors, customers who are "drunk" or deemed to be "drunk" may also be denied service.
Many Australian restaurants are not allowed to sell alcohol if they are not licensed. In the case of New South Wales, it is important to apply for a liquor licence with the state government for liquor sales:
Liquor licences fall into three main categories:
In addition to places with liquor licences and private venues, drinking is prohibited in all public places, and places with liquor licences are also restricted in business hours. Generally, places selling alcohol after 1.30 am will not be allowed to enter again. And inside the people can only drink until 3 a.m., the next time can only wake up pure chat.
Usually after buying the wine, the clerk will pack it for you. Walking directly on the street with a bottle may be considered by the police to drink in public and question you.
About drunk driving:
In addition to strict restrictions on alcohol trafficking, Australia has strict controls on alcohol driving. In Australia, the New South Wales driving licence is divided into L (Learning licence), P1 (commonly known as Red P, temporary licence: stricter than P2), P2 (commonly known as Green P), and), Full Licence, has different requirements and penalties for different driving licenses.
- Drivers who hold both learning and temporary licences require zero alcohol concentration and must remain awake while driving;
- For large goods vehicles with a gross weight of more than 13.9 tons, public transport or drivers carrying dangerous goods, they shall not exceed the alcohol value of 0.02;
- For regular vehicles, including international license holders, the maximum limit is 0.05 and will be penalized once the standard is exceeded.
These are some of the rules for drinking and smoking in Australia, and different states may be slightly different, not only to avoid high fines, but also to comply with the rules for their own health and for the health of others.
