Queensland smoking ban could widen to childcare centres, bus stops
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The legislation could see smoking banned at childcare centres, children's sporting events and bus stops. (AAP)
Childcare centres, children's sporting events and bus stops are some of the new places that will be off limits to smokers under legislation being proposed in Queensland.
Health Minister Cameron Dick says the laws, which would also ban smoking at aged care facilities and outdoor malls, are needed because more than 3700 Queenslanders die each year due to smoking.
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"Smoking, even second-hand smoke, is proven to cause cancer," Mr Dick said.
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