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News 2007 Ilegal tobacco worth $100m seized over past year19/12/2007 Customs CEO Michael Carmody says 40 separate attempts to smuggle tobacco have been foiled over the past 12 months with 30 arrests made.
Make your Quit Date on January 14th 14/12/2007 Quit SA Manager, Mr David Edwards says, "the beginning of a new year is a great time to set new goals and many people will try to quit smoking over that period. Our advice to those planning to quit this new year is to set a quitting date that improves your chances to success." "A quit date two weeks into the new year gives you more time to plan and takes the pressure off quitting during the weeks including Christmas and New Years Eve," he says.
New research shows nearly 40% of smokers have a mental illness - and it's costing them dearly 11/12/2007 SANE Australia is calling for urgent action to introduce quit smoking programs and supports for people with a mental illness, following an Access Economics report, Smoking and Mental Illness: Costs, that shows people with a mental illness make up 38.3% of all smokers.
The report, commissioned by SANE Australia, found the total financial cost of smoking by people living with a mental illness is $33 billion a year, including costs of treatment for related illnesses such as cancer and heart disease, as well as loss of productivity. Anti-smoking pill carries warning 10/12/2007 A drug designed to curb cigarette cravings will carry new warnings of links with suicidal thoughts when it goes on sale in Australia next month. Packs of Champix tablets will now contain extra information warning that some patients have suffered from depression, agitation and suicidal thoughts while taking the drug.
One in five South Australian women are ignoring health risks associated with smoking during pregnancy 3/12/2007 Pregnancy smoking rates in SA continue to be among the highest in the nation, with 19.1 per cent of the 18,000 women who gave birth last financial year continuing to smoke while pregnant.
Smoking ban clears the air 30/11/2007 "Since the start of the ban only three complaints have been lodged with the Health Department, clear evidence that the industry has made every effort to comply with the new laws. Removing second-hand smoke from enclosed public places is an enormous step forward for public health."
Cigarette pack displays 'tempt quitters' 22/11/2007 Displays of cigarette packs behind shop counters do tempt would-be quitters back to smoking, according to new research that claims to blow the lid off a tobacco industry myth. The world-first study led by Australian researchers found more than a third of smokers who were trying to quit or cut down were tempted to buy cigarettes as a direct result of seeing them on display.
Rann Government bans tobacco in unattended vending machines 22/11/2007 Smokers will be prevented from buying tobacco products from unattended vending machines from 1 June next year. Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Gail Gago says the legislative changes, just approved by Parliament, mean tobacco products can only be sold in vending machines that are staff operated or controlled by a token system available over a counter so that staff can verify the age of the purchaser.
Australia in top five for smoking less, but also in top five for obesity 13/11/2007 For the lowest daily smoking rates by adults, the report shows Australia in fifth place on 17.7%, headed by Sweden (15.9%), the USA (16.9%), Portugal (17.0%) and Canada (17.3%).
While smoking rates continue to decline, obesity rates in Australians are high. Australia has the fifth highest adult obesity rate (21.7%), behind the United States (32.2%), Mexico (30.2%), the United Kingdom (23.0%) and Greece (21.9%). Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 13th Nov. 07
Smoking Enforcement 31/10/2007 The Department of Health has 14 officers authorised under the Tobacco Products Regulation Act 1997 able to enforce the new point of sale regulations as well as smoking bans inside pubs, club, bingo venues and the SkyCity Adelaide Casino. These officers will visit all licensed venues to check compliance with the new bans as part of ad-hoc compliance checks, routine inspections and in response to complaints.
New Smoking Restrictions Begin 1 November 31/10/2007 From midnight tonight smoking will be completely banned inside all pubs, clubs, bingo venues and the SkyCity Adelaide Casino. "The new bans bring these venues into line with all other enclosed workplaces and public places in South Australia," said Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Gail Gago. "The ban on smoking in all enclosed areas of pubs, clubs, bingo venues and the Casino will protect those working in these establishments and their patrons from the harmful effects of passive smoking."
More fines issues for smoking in cars 26/09/2007 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister Gail Gago today reminded motorists that it’s illegal to smoke in vehicles where children under 16 are passengers following a steady increase in the number of fines issued for the offence. "So far 40 drivers have either been issued with a $75 on-the-spot fine (29) or cautioned (11), an average of about 10 a month which is too many. We’ve been the first state in Australia, and one of only a few places in the world, to introduce this law."
Smoke free for good campaign kicks-off 26/09/2007 The State Government is launching a new 30-second television commercial today reminding all South Australians that indoor smoking in pubs, clubs, bingo venues and the Adelaide Casino will be banned from November 1.
New quit smoking pill to hit market - CHAMPIX 28/08/2007 The Age reported that a new pill designed to help smokers quit could hit the Australian market before the end of the year. The tablet medication has already been given market approval and has now won initial approval to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). It works by stimulating the same receptors in the brain as nicotine, relieving the cravings and withdrawl symptoms of those giving up. A study published earlier this year concluded that those who take the drug were three times more likely to still be quit one year later compared to those who took a dummy pill. Victoria and NSW extend their smoke-free laws to include licensed venues 3/07/2007 New South Wales and Victoria are the latest states to implement state-wide smoking bans for pubs and clubs, brought into action on July 2nd and July 1st respectively. The new smoke-free laws brought the states into line with the rest of the country, as Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland implemented similar laws back in 2006.
Info on Victorian new smoke-free laws www.health.vic.gov.au/tobaccoreforms/licensed.htm
Info on NSW new smoke-free laws www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=2268 New Smoke-free Cars Law Begins Today 31/05/2007 Smoking in cars when children under the age of 16 are passengers will be banned in South Australia from today - World No Tobacco Day. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister, Gail Gago said that from today, police officers have the power to issue $75 on-the-spot fines, with penalties ranging up to $200, for any person smoking in a vehicle in the presence of a child under 16.
New Release - The Burden of Disease and Injury Australia 2003 25/05/2007 New figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimate that deaths caused by smoking have declined from 19,000 to just under 16,000 a year - but tobacco is still the single, largest preventable cause of death, disease and disability.
Smoking Doubles Your Risk of Stroke - Make World No Tobacco Day May 31st Your Day to Quit! 24/05/2007 A new media campaign highlighting smokers 'high risk of stroke' begins this week. The new anti-smoking campaign is confronting emotionally, showing life after the disease. The idea being communicated is that stroke doesn’t always kill but can result in reduced quality of life for you and your family.
New Quit Media Campaigns 21/05/2007 In May two new anti-smoking commercials will be aired. 'Voice Within' deals with smoking and the increased risk of stroke and 'Which Disease' addresses smokers’ behaviour in response to graphic health warnings.
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World No Tobacco Day - May 31st 18/05/2007 The theme of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) for 2007 is Smoke-Free Inside. The aim is to promote the benefits of smoke-free environments, celebrate the growing momentum to become smoke-free, and to encourage the adoption of legislation that bans smoking in all workplaces and public places.
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Ban on smoking in cars with children from May 31st 28/03/2007 A ban on smoking in cars where children under the age of 16 are passengers will come into effect in South Australia from May 31 this year. Substance Abuse Minister, Gail Gago said the legislation - the Tobacco Products Regulation (Smoking in Cars) Amendment Bill 2006 - was a world first for the state.
SA Government moves to ban tobacco purchases that contribute to customer loyalty reward schemes 8/02/2007 The SA government says rewarding smokers for purchasing cigarettes clearly sends the wrong message, especially when we are committed to reducing the number of people taking up smoking. The government aims to have the bans in place by November this year.
Quit SA 2005-2006 Annual Review 10/01/2007 The Quit SA 2005-2006 Annual Review is now available for download: 2005-2006 Annual Review (PDF 986kb) Quit SA launches New Year Campaign 2/01/2007 Our latest campaign, called 'Echo' depicts smokers excuses not to quit and the 'echo' of consequences of not quitting. The message is 'Quitting is hard, not quitting is harder'. View the TV commercial (mpeg 4.97 mb) Back to top |
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