Department of Health

Tobacco reforms

Latest announcements

Ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas

The continuing decline of smoking rates across Victoria demonstrates the success of the state’s robust anti-smoking laws and policies to reduce the widespread harm caused by tobacco.

The tobacco and e-cigarette reforms section contains information for retailers, businesses and the community about smoke-free areas and the laws relating to the sale, display and advertising of tobacco and e-cigarette products.

This includes locations and events where smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) is banned, factsheets, signage and other resources for the owners and operators of public facilities.

Tobacco reform, legislation and regulations and why they are needed

Since the Tobacco Act became law in 1987, it has undergone a number of amendments to increase tobacco and e-cigarette controls in Victoria.

E-cigarettes and vaping

The Australian Government has announced its intention to take strong action to address vaping in Australia, by introducing a comprehensive range of reforms.

Quitting smoking and vaping

If you are thinking about quitting smoking or vaping, needing help to stay on track, or to help others with quitting, you can call Quitline on 13 78 48 or visit www.quit.org.au

Smoke-free and vape-free areas

Under the Tobacco Act, smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) is prohibited in all enclosed workplaces and certain public spaces where members of the public gather.

Retailers

It is illegal for a retailer to sell tobacco products to a person under 18, or to display tobacco products or packaging anywhere on their premises.

Resources and factsheets

Downloads of all documents, signage and public information relating to tobacco controls and legislation.

Making a report or complaint

A list of contacts to report various breaches and complaints related to tobacco, e-cigarettes and shisha tobacco.

Reviewed 13 November 2024

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More information

Contact us

Tobacco and e-cigarettes team Department of Health

Tobacco information line 1300 136 775
tobacco.policy@health.vic.gov.au
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