❓ A parliamentary question regarding the enforcement of the ban on synthetic cannabis in Western Australia, specifically addressing the challenges of controlling emerging forms and the resources allocated to address the issue. The government response outlines actions taken and ongoing national collaboration.
AnsweredQoN 4575Legislative Council
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I refer to the outlawing of synthetic cannabis, and I ask -
(1) Given that the Australian Medical Association Western Australia President Dr David Mountain stated that ‘health authorities around the world have identified 200 substances used to create synthetic cannabis’, why have you no way of enforcing a ban on emerging forms of synthetic cannabis?
(2) Have any additional resources been allocated to identify alternate solutions?
(3) If yes to (2), what are they?
(1) Given that the Australian Medical Association Western Australia President Dr David Mountain stated that ‘health authorities around the world have identified 200 substances used to create synthetic cannabis’, why have you no way of enforcing a ban on emerging forms of synthetic cannabis?
(2) Have any additional resources been allocated to identify alternate solutions?
(3) If yes to (2), what are they?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 October 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
49 days
1. Controlling all synthetic cannabinoids is a complex matter that has challenged jurisdictions internationally to effectively control.
The Western Australian Government has listed 22 synthetic cannabinoids as Schedule 9 substances and effectively banned their sale, supply and possession in Western Australia.
National action is the most desired option in regulating these substances. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration is currently considering proposed methods by which the 8 recognised classes of synthetic cannabinoids, containing the various individual substances, may be controlled. Western Australia is an active contributor to this process.
2. The Drug and Alcohol Office is funding this activity from within its core budget.
3. Not applicable.
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The Western Australian Government has listed 22 synthetic cannabinoids as Schedule 9 substances and effectively banned their sale, supply and possession in Western Australia.
National action is the most desired option in regulating these substances. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration is currently considering proposed methods by which the 8 recognised classes of synthetic cannabinoids, containing the various individual substances, may be controlled. Western Australia is an active contributor to this process.
2. The Drug and Alcohol Office is funding this activity from within its core budget.
3. Not applicable.
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