New Smoking Laws
Please note as from Thursday 1 September Mackay Basketball Inc. will be implementing the new Queensland Government Laws in regards to smoking at sporting venues & junior sporting events.
“From 1 September 2016, smoking will be banned within 10 metres of viewing and playing areas during an organised Under 18 sporting event in Queensland. This includes training or practice sessions and any breaks or intervals.
This new legislation offers further protection to the Queensland public and in particular, children and young adults from exposure to harmful environmental tobacco smoke.
Children’s health is particularly affected by environmental tobacco smoke, with exposure increasing the risk of ear infections, respiratory illness and asthma.
Banning smoking in areas used by children and young people also helps to make smoking less visible and discourages young people from taking up smoking.”
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