Status and Details
This page contains information about the policy including, the approval authority, review date, contact details and a summary of changes from the previous version.
QUT implemented a new policy management system (database with web interface) in December 2023. This is the first version of this document published in the new Manual of Policies and Procedures application. The document has been migrated and reformatted to enable publication but is reflective of the approved and current version that was in effect at the time of implementation. Please contact mopp@qut.edu.au if you require an earlier version.Smoke-free Premises Policy
Status
Current
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
26th April 2023
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
30th April 2028
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
26th April 2023
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Owner
Nicholas Ryan
Director, Health Safety and Environment
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Enquiries Contact
Nicholas Ryan
Director, Health Safety and Environment
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Modification History
Date-Sections-Source-Details
26.04.23-All-Director, Health, Safety and Environment-Periodic review - minor revisions only.
07.04.20-All-Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar-Periodic review - revised policy.
15.08.16-All-Registrar-Revised policy to include exception to prohibition for performances.
20.05.16-All-Registrar-Revised policy to include new smoking restrictions – smoke-free premises (effective 01.07.16).
20.05.13-All-Registrar-Revised policy to clarify smoking definitions.
04.10.11-All-Registrar-Periodic review - no changes required.
15.07.07-All-Registrar-Revised policy to define areas where smoking is prohibited.
15.04.05-All-Registrar-Revised policy to reflect State legislative changes (endorsed by Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee 13.04.05).
25.05.04-All-Acting Registrar-Revised to clarify roles of University officers in relation to implementation and enforcement of policy, and to further define list of areas where smoking is permitted.
13.10.02-A/9.7.2-Registrar-Defined list of areas where smoking is permitted.
10.08.01-A/9.7.2-Registrar-Revised list of areas where smoking is permitted and defined " open uncovered spaces ".
03.03.00-A/9.7-Vice-Chancellor-Revised policy (endorsed by Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee 24.2.00 and University Health and Safety Committee 17.2.00).
19.08.19-A/9.7-University Health and Safety Committee-Revised policy.