The HSC was established under the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 and opened for business on 18 October 1990.
HSC was initially established to replace tobacco sponsorships - the HSC took over all events and activities that had previously been sponsored by tobacco companies.
This tobacco replacement aspect was largely completed by 1998/99. Since 1998/99 HSC has shifted its focus to using social marketing to improve health outcomes.
