Case studies: How local governments are leading the - Quit Victoria

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Mosman Municipal Council
Mosman Municipal Council first banned
smoking in children’s playgrounds,
sporting fields, bushland, foreshore
reserves and beaches in June 2004. In
September 2004, smoke-free bans were
extended to alfresco dining areas and
within 10 metres of council owned
buildings. These bans were so popular
with residents that, in 2007 council
extended them to cover all parks, public
squares, bus shelters, council car parks,
beaches and alfresco dining areas.
Smoking is also banned within 10 metres
of the entrance to council-run buildings.
For further information:
Max Glyde
Mosman Municipal Council
M.glyde@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Ph. (02) 9978 4000
Manly Council
Manly Council initiated a Smoke-free
Zones campaign to engage community
support for smoke-free outdoor areas.
Neighbouring councils Mosman
Municipal and Warringah Council
partnered for the campaign to ensure the
message about the smoking bans was
consistent across the local area. For more
information regarding the campaign visit
www.smokefreecouncils.com.au.
For further information:
Jo Bramma
Manly Council
Jo.bramma@manly.nsw.gov.au
Ph. (02) 9976 1757
Launceston City Council, Tasmania
In 2003 Launceston City Council
introduced a strategy to address growing
concerns about passive smoking in public
outdoor areas. Smoking is prohibited
in all council owned and controlled
buildings, Launceston Aquatic, Lilydale
Swimming Pool and the immediate area
of playgrounds.
No smoking signs are displayed at smokefree
areas and butt bins are placed around
the perimeter to encourage compliance.
The council was recognised for its work
when it received a Heart Foundation
Local Government Award in 2003. The
council is continuing to build on existing
smoke-free policies by introducing
smoke-free outdoor dining areas in the
Central Business District in 2011.
Hobart City Council, Tasmania
Hobart City Council first banned smoking
in Council playgrounds and parks in 2008.
From August 2010 smoking is no longer
permitted in Hobart’s main Central
Activity Districts of Elizabeth Mall,
Hobart Bus Mall and Wellington Court.
A 2009 survey carried out by an
independent research company as part
of council consultations found 72 per
cent of Elizabeth Mall business owners
supported smoke-free dining in the mall.
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