ACT Smoking Laws

Smoking is banned under ACT law in the following areas:

all enclosed public places, including shopping centres, cinemas, office buildings, buses, taxis, restaurants, pubs and clubs
outdoor eating and drinking areas
underage music and dance functions
cars when children under the age of 16 years are present
within 10 metres of play equipment at ACT Government managed play spaces
public transport stations and within five metres of all public bus, train, light rail and taxi stops

Smoke-free policies also apply at the Canberra Stadium and Manuka Oval, all ACT Government schools, ACT Government buildings and health facilities.

No smoking