❓ Hon. Sophia Moermond questions the government's stance on decriminalising cannabis to combat the black market in medicinal cannabis. The government maintains its current position against changing cannabis laws.
AnsweredQoN 188Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Medical cannabis
188. Hon Sophia Moermond to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
I refer to the
medicinal cannabis industry in Western Australia.
(1) Will this government consider decriminalising
cannabis to manage the proliferation of a black market in medicinal cannabis?
(2) If not, why not?
188. Hon Sophia Moermond to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
I refer to the
medicinal cannabis industry in Western Australia.
(1) Will this government consider decriminalising
cannabis to manage the proliferation of a black market in medicinal cannabis?
(2) If not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question, noting that it is her last day in the chamber
and the answer I am providing has been consistent with answers previously provided.
The Minister for Police has provided the following.
(1)–(2) There are no current plans to
change existing laws in relation to cannabis possession and use in Western
Australia.
for some notice of the question, noting that it is her last day in the chamber
and the answer I am providing has been consistent with answers previously provided.
The Minister for Police has provided the following.
(1)–(2) There are no current plans to
change existing laws in relation to cannabis possession and use in Western
Australia.
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