Tobacco reforms

Victorian Tobacco Control Strategy 2008-2013

On 22 December 2008 the Minister for Health announced the release of the Victorian Tobacco Control Strategy 2008-2013.

This Strategy outlines the Government’s five year plan for tobacco control in Victoria and renews its commitment to reducing the toll of tobacco in this State.

With a series of legislative reforms and programs, this Strategy aims to:
• reduce smoking among adults by 20 per cent;
• reduce smoking among pregnant women by 50 per cent;
• reduce smoking among Aboriginal and other high prevalence groups by at least 20 per cent.