Local councils
This section is designed to assist Local Council in conducting their education and enforcement responsibilities under the Tobacco Act 1987.
It provides Local Councils with regular and up to date information and resources in the following areas:
- Education and enforcement resources
- Funding - Service Agreement with MAV
- EHO training
- Newsletter
- DH Contacts.
The pages in this section are password protected. To gain access to this area please email: tobacco.policy@health.vic.gov.au
The fact sheets below provide additional information to you and any interested parties on the legislative changes to the Tobacco Act 1987 effective 1 January 2010 and 1 January 2011.
A copy of the Tobacco Amendment (Protection of Children) Act 2009 is available on the Legislation website.
Fact sheet: Ban on smoking in motor vehicles if a person under the age of 18 is present
Fact sheet: Ban on the sale of tobacco from temporary outlets
Fact sheet: Ministerial power to ban certain products

