You can smoke in a car anywhere in Australia as long as there is not a minor in the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The definition of a minor varies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first state to enact a ban was South Australia in May 2007 and the last was Northern Territory in December 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It should be noted that passengers who are smoking can be fined. The fines payable vary from state to state and cover cigarettes and e-cigarettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In all cases, a police officer must witness the smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACT<\/strong>: $150 fine for an individual or $750 for a company., or $1000 if you go to court and lose. This is covered under the Smoking in Cars with Children (Prohibition) Act 2011<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n New South Wales<\/strong>: The on-the-spot penalty is $250. However, if you take it to court and lose, the maximum fine that can be imposed by a magistrate is $1100. See NSW Government Health page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northern Territory<\/strong>: The on-the-spot fine is $298 and two penalty points. Magistrates have the ability to charge up to $2980. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Queensland<\/strong>: The fine for breaching smoking laws is a multiple of $133.45 depending on the offence. The number of units, effective 1 July 2019, is 2, therefore $266.90.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Australia<\/strong>: maximum fine $750. Expiation fee $105. See SA Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tasmania<\/strong>: The fine is $120, but if it goes to court, a fine of up to $2400 can be imposed by a magistrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n