FRANKS: I wanted to move to medicinal cannabis and I get that there is an overlap here with the TGA and the Office of Drug Control, but my questions on notice—because I am not expecting you to have them in your notes, although I will be thrilled if you do—just how many medical practitioners have been able to prescribe, whether they are authorised prescribers, or been able to prescribe medicinal cannabis products; what the categories of health conditions have been for that; how many patients in South Australia have been able to access medicinal cannabis; and if there is any breakdown available into things like whether they have been able to access that because of palliative care versus other conditions, if that could be provided?

It was further recommended that the Parliament give consideration to the establishment of a joint parliamentary committee to inquire into and report on the potential benefits and issues that may arise from legalisation of the recreational use of cannabis in South Australia.

, 14 APPENDIX 1 1 Principal drugs being used currently: alcohol, amphetamines/methylamphetamine (speed), cannabis and heroin.

These Panels aim to treat people experiencing problems connected with the misuse of drugs of dependence, or prohibited substances, (not being cannabis or cannabis resin) without the necessity of a court appearance.

NEW INITIATIVES Hydroponic Cannabis Phone In A BankSA Crime Stoppers phone in day that targeted hydroponic cannabis cultivation and supply occurred during March 2004.

The Committee has resolved to take no action in regard to the following Regulations: Controlled Substances Act 1984 — General — Revocation Controlled Drugs Mining Act 1971 — General Mutual Recognition (South Australia) Act 1993 — Temporary Exemptions — Synthetic Cannabis Products Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (South Australia) Act 1999 — Temporary Exemption — Synthetic Cannabis Products Public Sector Act 2009 — Application of Act The Committee has resolved to take no action in regard to the following By- Laws: Local Government Act 1999 — Corporation of the City of Adelaide By-law No. 1 - Permits and Penalties By-law No. 2 - Moveable Signs By-law No. 5 - Waste Management By-law No. 7 — Dogs By-law No. 8 — Cats By-law No. 9 — Lodging Houses 14 September 2011 HON GERARD KANDELAARS MLC PRESIDING MEMBER pegrada LaidonTabledate Page 1

It was further recommended that the Parliament give consideration to the establishment of a joint parliamentary committee to inquire into and report on the potential benefits and issues that may arise from legalisation of the recreational use of cannabis in South Australia.

OPERATION NAGANO Operation Nagano, began as a unique operation in Port Pine, North East LSA, to reduce backyard cannabis cultivation.

On the Order of the Day being read for the adjourned debate on the question - That the Controlled Substances (Controlled Drugs, Precursors and Cannabis) Amendment Bill be now read a second time: ????????????????

As a result of the 426 detections, there were 594 arrest/reports, drug diversion and/or cannabis expiation notices initiated.