Status and Details

This page contains information about:

the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

Smoke Free Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	6th October 2023	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	6th October 2028	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Chief Executive	The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date	6th October 2023	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer	Christopher Axton Director Facilities, Assets and Placemaking	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Gabriel Solorzano Torres Executive Director Commercial, Sustainability and Infrastructure	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Enquiries Contact	Christopher Axton Director Facilities, Assets and Placemaking	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.

Clauses Amended:Policy: All

Version History

Edition 2: Melbourne Polytechnic Executive – 23/08/2017 – Smoke Free Policy, updated to reflect the changes in legislation, which came into effect 1st August 2017.

Edition 1: Rob Wood, CEO – 30/07/2015 – New Smoke Free Policy - A/BP/D/7/070. Introduction of the non-smoking policy at all Melbourne Polytechnic campuses.

23/05/2024: Division name changed from People and Culture (PNC) to People and Culture (P&C)

09/10/2024: Position name changed from Executive Director Infrastructure Sustainability and Precincts (EDISP) to Executive Director Commercial, Sustainability and Infrastructure (EDCSI)