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Abstract Objective: To monitor patterns of use of e‐cigarettes to understand their potential impact on the New South Wales (NSW) population in Australia. Methods: A cross‐sectional online survey was carried out with a sample of adults in NSW in February 2016. Ever and past 30‐day use of e‐cigarettes, reasons for use, place of purchase and use within outdoor and enclosed public places were assessed along with sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Ever and past 30‐day use was reported by 13% and 4% of the sample, respectively. More than one‐third of participants did not purchase their own e‐cigarette (36.3%). The most frequently reported reason for using an e‐cigarette for smokers and ex‐smokers was to help quit smoking (45.3% and 44.7%, respectively) while for non‐smokers it was novelty (40%). E‐cigarettes were most commonly used at home (59.4%), in outdoor dining areas (36.8%) and in the workplace (27.8%). Conclusions: E‐cigarettes are being used by a small percentage of the NSW population. Reasons for e‐cigarette use varied with smoking status. Different sociodemographic characteristics were associated with ever and past 30‐day use of e‐cigarettes. E‐cigarettes are being used in areas that are covered by smoke‐free legislation. Implications for public health: Given e‐cigarettes are being used in smoke‐free areas, policy‐makers could take a precautionary approach by including e‐cigarette use under smoke‐free legislation.

Abstract Objectives: 1) Explore the availability and accessibility of fast food energy and nutrient information post‐NSW menu labelling legislation in states with and without menu labelling legislation. 2) Determine whether availability and accessibility differed compared with pre‐menu labelling legislation in NSW. Methods: We visited 210 outlets of the five largest fast food chains in five Australian states to observe the availability and accessibility of energy and nutrient information. Results were compared with 197 outlets surveyed pre‐menu labelling. Results: Most outlets (95%) provided energy values, half provided nutrient values and 3% provided information for all menu items. The total amount of information available increased post‐NSW menu labelling implementation (473 versus 178 pre‐implementation, p

Abstract Objective: This study investigated the differences between the amount of shade covering typical activity areas in playgrounds of higher and lower socioeconomic status (SES) areas within metropolitan Sydney, Australia. Methods: Using an established audit tool, surveyors visited 139 urban playgrounds and made 1,033 shade observations recording the estimated percentage of an activity area that was covered by shade and the type of shade available. Results: Shade coverage was significantly associated with SES of an area and with type of activity area (p

Abstract Objective: To examine the association between energy cost and energy density of fast food products. Methods: Twenty Sydney outlets of the five largest fast food chains were surveyed four times. Price and kilojoule data were collected for all limited‐time‐only menu items (n=54) and a sample of standard items (n=67). Energy cost ($/kilojoule) and energy density (kilojoules/gram) of menu items were calculated. Results: There was a significant inverse relationship between menu item energy density and energy cost (p