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Health Warnings Introduced
Health warnings first introduced to all cigarette packs in Australia. -
Anti-Smoking Advertisement Ban Campaign
Anti-Smoking advertisement ban campaign begins by preventing smoking advertisements on radio and TV. Later banned in almost all forms of advertisement, both digital and physical. -
Anti-Smoking Laws in Public
1986-2006: Phased in bans on smoking in workplaces and public places. Throughout the course of the campaign, it becomes illegal to smoke in almost all public places. -
Smoking ban on transport
Australian Government bans smoking on domestic flights. Later banned in almost all forms of public transport and international flights. -
Nicotine Patches Introduced
Nicotine patches become available over the counter as the beginning step in a larger anti-smoking campaign. Used in conjunction with services such as QuitLine. -
Tobacco Sponsership
1995-2000:Most forms of tobacco sponsorship are phased out. Exemptions are granted to international events that could not exist without it. Sponsorship exceptions removed in 2000. -
Smoking in Clubs & Taxation on Smoking Products
Smoking inside pubs and clubs banned in every Australian state. Tobacco excise increased by 25 per cent. -
Nationwide Smoke Packet Labeling
Plain cigarette packets with graphic health warnings nationwide.