❓ A parliamentary question seeks information on funding allocated to cannabis education in 2001-02, expenditure of those funds, and planned increases following the Cannabis Control Bill 2003. The answer provides estimates and confirms increased funding.
AnsweredQoN 709Legislative Council
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(1) What amount of money was allocated during 2001-02 to educate people on the danger of cannabis use?
(2) Were the funds fully expended?
(3) Is it intended to increase this amount following the passage of the
Cannabis Control Bill 2003
?
(2) Were the funds fully expended?
(3) Is it intended to increase this amount following the passage of the
Cannabis Control Bill 2003
?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 June 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
37 days
1.
There are a variety of drug education initiatives that address a range of drugs, including cannabis. It is not possible to divide out specific funds expended on cannabis alone. However, in 2001/2002 conservative estimates of resources show an expenditure of $1 200 000.
2.
Yes
3.
Yes. There is a specific allocation to raising awareness in the community about the legislation and harms associated with cannabis use.
There are a variety of drug education initiatives that address a range of drugs, including cannabis. It is not possible to divide out specific funds expended on cannabis alone. However, in 2001/2002 conservative estimates of resources show an expenditure of $1 200 000.
2.
Yes
3.
Yes. There is a specific allocation to raising awareness in the community about the legislation and harms associated with cannabis use.
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