Australia's introducing a new law to ban cardboard and stickers that hide disturbing images of smokers suffering from lung and tongue cancer. Those graphics are to raise awareness about the danger of smoking, so if it is covered by the stickers, it defeats the purpose. The companies that produce those cardboard and stickers said their sales soared, presumably because it made smokers feel less guilty and aware. There is an argument whether it skirts the anti-smoking regulation. The companies may face prosecution after the new law is implemented.
It is true that some people continue smoking no matter what the government do to discourage them. The more important thing is that non-smokers are not exposed to second-hand smoke so that they will not suffer from the diseases caused by the harmful fume. It is also the obligation of the government to protect non-smokers. First of all, any public indoor places should be smoke free or at least should have ventilated smoking cubicle, not those open-air "smoking area" where the smoke goes everywhere. Especially restaurants. Cigarette smells quite strong and it ruins the flavour and the taste of the meal not to mention that all customers are exposed to it whether they like it or not.
I saw some people on the street in Adelaide too and the smoke was spreading. hmm...
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