What are the changes in relation to tobacco vending machines?
From 1 January 2010 Tobacco vending machines will no longer be allowed in staff amenity areas. This change has been made as these areas are open to workers who are under the age of 18 years. Vending machines with tobacco products will only be allowed in licensed premises restricted to over 18s – in bar areas and gaming machine areas of hotels, clubs and the casino. These venues will be permitted to have one vending machine only. Tobacco vending machines will be subject to the display ban such that tobacco products are not displayed to the public – however the name, description and price of products may be displayed in black letters on a white background. From 1 July 2010 Tobacco vending machines will be required to have a staff intervention mechanism to ensure that minors cannot access the tobacco products in the machines. A staff intervention mechanism could involve a staff member activating a vending machine by way of a remote control or being required to supply the customer with a s
