Lifestyle 6 – A Guide to Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing – Factsheet (Digital PDF)
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Smoke drift is a nuisance and hazard; protect your home from the second-hand smoke that contributes to one in ten cancer deaths in Queensland
Breathing in someone else’s smoke increases your lung cancer risk by up to 30%, even if you have never smoked. In multi-unit housing, smoke drift through shared walls, vents and balconies, forcing 7,000 toxic chemicals into your private living space. This is not just an unpleasant smell; it is a direct exposure to 83 carcinogens known to cause lung, throat, and nasal cancers across Australia.
Under Queensland law, you have a right to quiet enjoyment and a safe home environment. Documenting smoke drift and reporting it to your housing provider is a necessary step in protecting you and your family against the preventable cancer risks of second-hand smoke.
This engaging awareness factsheet supports residents in multi-unit housing to reduce smoke exposure and access the right help when needed.
Readers will discover
How second-hand smoke increases cancer risk
The legal responsibilities of multi- unit housing providers regarding smoke drift
How to report and manage smoke drift issues in your environment
Where to seek support and resolve disputes
This Factsheet is Perfect For:
GP Clinics and Health Services
Workplaces and Offices
Educational institutions
Community Centers and outreach programs
Gyms, Sport Clubs and outdoor recreational activities
Events and Expos
Local Government, Libraries and Councils
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services
