Tobacco Act 1987

The objects of this Act are—

the active discouragement of the smoking of tobacco—

by encouraging non-smokers, particularly young people, not to start smoking; and

by limiting exposure of children and young people to persuasion to smoke; and

by encouraging and assisting smokers to give up smoking; and

the promotion of health and illness prevention; and

in relation to the licensing scheme for tobacco retailers and wholesalers—

the safeguarding of the suitability of licensed retailers and wholesalers of tobacco products; and

the promotion and enforcement of compliance with controls on the lawful sale and promotion of tobacco products; and

the upholding of the integrity of the licensing scheme by deterring unlawful conduct.

In giving effect to the objects referred to in subsection (1)(a) and (b), the Minister shall cause steps to be taken to—

plan and co-ordinate an integrated State-wide program to reduce the prevalence of smoking in Victoria; and

encourage agreements to prohibit or limit the places and times at which people may smoke in enclosed public places or in the work environment; and

ensure that tobacco usage by all age and sex groups in the population is monitored and reported upon regularly; and

evaluate the effectiveness of anti-smoking programs and plan future activities and policies on tobacco usage.