Ausinfo 101

It is illegal to drive a vehicle while using a hand-held mobile phone.
Using a hand-held mobile phone is illegal even when you are stopped at traffic lights.

Penalties:

NSW: Three demerit points and a fine
QLD: Three demerit points and a $300 fine
SA: Three demerit points and a fine
Vic: Three demerit points and a fine
WA: Three demerit points

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Smoking is now banned in most States in Australia, where children are in the car.
Some States regard children as under 18, others as under 16.

2007

South Australia – smoking in cars where children under the age of 16 are passengers came into effect on May 31, 2007

2008

Tasmania – smoking in cars where children under the age

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