❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Minister for Health regarding the review of smoking regulations in enclosed public places, specifically concerning timelines, cabinet discussions, and the government's commitment to a total smoking ban. The Minister confirms the review requirement but avoids specifics on cabinet matters.
AnsweredQoN 828Legislative Council
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(1) Under the
Health Amendment Act 1998
, is the Minister for Health required to formally review the operation and effectiveness of the
Health (Smoking in Enclosed Public Places) Regulations 1999
and make recommendations on further steps to be taken to achieve smoke-free enclosed public places?
(2) Does this legislation require that the review be tabled on January 12 2003?
(3) When was the report on the review forwarded to the Cabinet?
(4) When was the report referred to a Cabinet sub-committee, and why?
(5) When will the issue next be placed on the agenda for the Cabinet?
(6) What is the Government’s commitment to the introduction of a total ban on smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces?
Health Amendment Act 1998
, is the Minister for Health required to formally review the operation and effectiveness of the
Health (Smoking in Enclosed Public Places) Regulations 1999
and make recommendations on further steps to be taken to achieve smoke-free enclosed public places?
(2) Does this legislation require that the review be tabled on January 12 2003?
(3) When was the report on the review forwarded to the Cabinet?
(4) When was the report referred to a Cabinet sub-committee, and why?
(5) When will the issue next be placed on the agenda for the Cabinet?
(6) What is the Government’s commitment to the introduction of a total ban on smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
27 June 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
17 days
(1) Yes.
(2) Yes.
(3)-(5) Following convention, matters currently before Cabinet are not normally discussed.
(6) The issue of smoking in enclosed public places and the impact of legislation to regulate the practice requires substantial consideration by Government. When the Government has given full consideration to the review, I will table a response based on the review.
(2) Yes.
(3)-(5) Following convention, matters currently before Cabinet are not normally discussed.
(6) The issue of smoking in enclosed public places and the impact of legislation to regulate the practice requires substantial consideration by Government. When the Government has given full consideration to the review, I will table a response based on the review.
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