There have been reports that some New South Wales licenced venues have banned food in outdoor areas, allowing patrons to keep smoking
New anti-smoking laws covering outdoor dining areas could have made this Sydney’s healthiest summer ever. But health groups have warned that in some venues across New South Wales, food-free outdoor smoking areas are being prioritised over keeping food on the table.
In July 2015 new laws came into effect banning smoking in commercial outdoor dining areas across NSW. This includes at restaurants, cafes and licensed venues such as bars and pubs.
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