(1) The University is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for members of the University community. In compliance with the Tobacco Control Act 2002 (NT) and Tobacco Control Regulations 2002 (NT) the University has designated certain areas within the University premises as smoke-free. Designated smoke-free areas are in place across all University premises to: (2) Wellness programs are available to all staff members and support is offered to the entire University community to assist people to stop smoking. (3) The authority behind this policy is the Charles Darwin University Act 2003 part 3, section 15. (4) This is a compliance requirement under the Tobacco Control Act 2002. (5) The intent of this document is to define areas on University premises that are strictly smoke-free in compliance with government legislation. It is also to inform all members of the University community about how to access the wellness programs and support mechanisms that are in place and are designed to encourage people to improve their health by ceasing to smoke. (6) In the context of this document: (7) The University supports staff members (and their immediate family) who wish to quit smoking, by providing access to programs and support through the Wellness Programs from the Office of People and Capability, specifically the University’s Employee Assistance Program providers. (8) The University seeks to encourage all members of its community to improve their health and wellbeing and has in place services to support and guide people who want to quit smoking, to appropriate assistance. Information can be sought through the Equity branch of the Student Supports or the Office of Human Resource Services. (9) All members of the University community must be aware of and note that disregarding designated smoke-free areas, where smoking is strictly prohibited, is potentially a serious matter and may incur a fine and which may be addressed under the applicable staff and student disciplinary procedures; reference to law enforcement agencies; or otherwise as may be applicable in the particular circumstances. (10) Designated smoke-free areas include: (11) Furthermore, the following areas are also to be smoke-free: (12) The University will display appropriate “No Smoking” or “Smoke-free Area” signage, as required, to inform members of the University community of these smoke-free areas. (13) Legislation does not require that enclosed workplace areas, libraries, art galleries, theatres and entrance areas display “No Smoking” signage. However, the University may choose to display signage in these areas. If signage is not displayed in these areas, the areas still remain as smoke-free areas. (14) Note: if the person smoking in a designated smoke-free area was taking part in a bona fide theatrical performance and stopped smoking as soon as it was no longer necessary for the purposes of the performance then they are exempt from this policy. (15) Non-compliance with Governance Documents is considered a breach of the Code of Conduct – Staff or the Code of Conduct – Students, as applicable, and is treated seriously by the University. Reports of concerns about non-compliance will be managed in accordance with the applicable disciplinary procedures outlined in the Charles Darwin University and Union Enterprise Agreement 2022 and the Code of Conduct – Students. (16) Complaints may be raised in accordance with the Code of Conduct – Staff and Code of Conduct - Students. (17) All staff members have an individual responsibility to raise any suspicion, allegation or report of fraud or corruption in accordance with the Fraud and Corruption Control Policy and Whistleblower Reporting (Improper Conduct) Procedure.Smoke-free University Policy
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Statement of Authority
Section 3 - Compliance
Section 4 - Intent
Section 5 - Relevant Definitions
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Section 7 - Non-Compliance
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