❓ Mr. Barnett questions the Premier regarding the government's stance on cannabis decriminalisation, specifically concerning the cultivation of two or fewer plants. The Premier avoids a direct answer, stating the policy will be revealed later but reiterating that possession and cultivation will remain illegal.
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I refer the Premier to his Minister for Health’s statement on Channel Seven this week that his Government will not decriminalise cannabis in this State. Given the Minister for Health’s refusal yesterday to clarify his statement, and in the interest of providing open and accountable government, I ask - (1) Can the Premier confirm that under the regime to be introduced by his Government, the cultivation of two or fewer cannabis plants will be punishable by a fine rather than a criminal penalty? (2) Can the Premier also confirm that despite the Minister for Health’s statement, this Government has in no way changed its plan to decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis and the cultivation of two or fewer plants? Dr GALLOP
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(1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
(1) Can the Premier confirm that under the regime to be introduced by his Government, the cultivation of two or fewer cannabis plants will be punishable by a fine rather than a criminal penalty? (2) Can the Premier also confirm that despite the Minister for Health’s statement, this Government has in no way changed its plan to decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis and the cultivation of two or fewer plants? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
(2) Can the Premier also confirm that despite the Minister for Health’s statement, this Government has in no way changed its plan to decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis and the cultivation of two or fewer plants? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
(1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
(1) Can the Premier confirm that under the regime to be introduced by his Government, the cultivation of two or fewer cannabis plants will be punishable by a fine rather than a criminal penalty? (2) Can the Premier also confirm that despite the Minister for Health’s statement, this Government has in no way changed its plan to decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis and the cultivation of two or fewer plants? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
(2) Can the Premier also confirm that despite the Minister for Health’s statement, this Government has in no way changed its plan to decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis and the cultivation of two or fewer plants? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
(1)-(2) I think the Minister for Health yesterday made our position very clear. Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Mr Barnett: He did not. Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP: He made it very clear. He said two things: first, the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal; and, second, the recommendations of the Drug Summit have in general terms informed this Government’s policy. The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
The particular words the Leader of the Opposition uses to describe this issue are interesting. I ask the Leader of the Opposition if the glass I am holding is half empty or half full. Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP: When our policy is released, the Leader of the Opposition will understand why I used that philosophical analogy to illustrate the point. Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Mr Barnett: Answer the question. Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
Dr GALLOP: The question will be answered in full when we deliver our response to the Drug Summit’s recommendations. However, the head-in-the-sand attitude of the previous Government, which did not solve this basic social problem, will not be the basis upon which we deal with this issue. We are very keen to ensure that any punishment that is delivered in our society is proportionate to the offence that has been committed. We also want to make sure that we can work with people to solve this social problem. I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
I was very pleased to announce this morning that I have committed a significant amount of money to deal with the problem of homelessness in our community. Some people in our society fall through the gaps and become vulnerable. When they become vulnerable, they are at risk. We have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the drug problem, and we will announce in good time our policy on the specific issue of cannabis. I repeat that the possession and cultivation of cannabis will remain illegal.
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