Legislation prohibiting smoking in cars containing children under the age of 16

Eligibility - Queensland residents
Principal Petitioner:
Nicole Brown
46 Stewart Street
Bundaberg Qld 4670
Total Signatures - 1,606
Sponsoring Member: Jack Dempsey MP
Posting Date: 22/4/2009
Closing Date: 30/7/2009
Tabled Date: 4/8/2009
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House that legislation prohibiting smoking in cars containing children under the age of 16 needs to be passed as a priority. A very recent study showed that tobacco smoke in cars, significantly increases health risks for children. Risks include, bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, asthma and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It was also announced on 26 March 2008, laws will ban smoking in cars carrying children. Your petitioners therefore request the House to legislate prohibiting smoking in cars containing children under the age of 16.