Hardline Drug Policy Wrong Approach
Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s response to proposed drug law reform in Queensland is deeply disappointing.
Feb
2023
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Drug Policy
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Feb
2023
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Greens Release Draft Legislation to Decriminalise Personal Drug Use in Tasmania
The Greens are proud to launch our draft Bill to decriminalise personal drug use
Jan
2023
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CLC Report Should Prompt Informed Debate on Drug Law Reform
The release of a new report into the costs of criminalising drugs in Tasmania is welcome and highlights why it's time for a community conversation about drugs
Aug
2022
30
Rockliff Should End the Liberal War on Drugs
The Liberals’ war on drugs mentality is a manifest failure. What is required is a health-based response, informed by expert advice and evidence, not ideology.
Jul
2022
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Archer’s Cold War Cannabis Response Outdated
Tasmanians overwhelmingly want to decriminalise the personal use of marihuana, and Minister Archer’s views are way behind the community.
Nov
2021
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Custodial Inspector Shames Liberals on Prison Overcrowding
The Custodial Inspector’s Capacity Utilisation Review 2021 is damning.
Oct
2021
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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Repeal Bill 2021
It is distressing to think that reviews into the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act indicated as far back as 14 years ago that this was out of date at that point.
Sep
2021
9
Police, Fire and Emergency Management – Drugs
The proportion of drug offenders who have been given drug diversions by Tasmania Police has declined every single year under this Government.
Sep
2021
6
Health – Pill Testing
Our current system puts such a huge focus on the morality of drug-taking there is little room for the discussion of the science.
Mar
2021
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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Repeal Bill 2019
The Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act of 1968 is manifestly out of date and out of step with the current community expectations.