Jump to full article: Brisbane (QLD) Times (au), 2009-06-25
Intro: Tough new anti-smoking laws aimed at protecting children have been introduced in the Victorian parliament.
The Tobacco Amendment (Protection of Children) bill bans smoking in cars with passengers under the age of 18 and further restricts the sale and display of cigarettes.
Most of the bans come into effect on January 1, 2010, with a further restriction of point-of-sale cigarette displays to commence in 2011.
Health Minister Daniel Andrews said on Thursday that the government was taking action to "reduce the impact of tobacco-related harm" to the community.
He said the air quality in a car filled with second-hand smoke was similar to that found in a "smoky pub"
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