From 31 July 2006, the Tobacco Products Control Regulations 2006 prohibited smoking in all enclosed public places including those on licensed premises. The only exception to this is the Burswood Casino's International Room.
This means that in addition to venues which were required to be smoke free prior to 31 July 2006 (e.g. shopping centres, theatres, airports, cinemas, cafes and restaurants etc), venues such as pubs, sporting clubs, night clubs and licensed restaurants are now also required to be smoke free inside.
This legislation is about reducing the community's exposure to second hand smoke (SHS). Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the exposure to SHS causes or promotes a number of illnesses and diseases, including lung cancer and heart disease.
The Department of Health WA has available for operators of enclosed public places “No Smoking” stickers, table cards and posters.
If you believe smoking is occurring in an enclosed public place you can contact a Town of Kwinana Environmental Health Officer to investigate.
