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Table 3.1: Key substances in the Australian illicit drug market 2022–23
Substance Market characteristics
Cannabis Serious and organised crime (SOC) groups are well established in the Australian
cannabis market, although they do not dominate it.
Presented by
Dr Close
on
27/08/2024
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Regulations referred to:
Controlled Substances Act 1984 -Regulations — Simple Cannabis
Expiation Fees
Environment Protection Act 1993 -Regulations — Fee Unit
Public Finance and Audit Act 1987-Regulations —Public Authorities
Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Act 1998 — Regulations —M's
DNA
Development Act 1997 — Regulation - Cover requirement revoked
Fisheries Act 1982- Regulations - gill , mesh and bait nets
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Presented by
Mr Kris Hanna
on
20/11/2002
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Drugs
Cannabis is the most abused non - medical drug in South Australia, but there is a definite trend towards
the use of hard drugs, particularly Heroin.
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There is
cannabis.
Standing Committees
55th Parliament
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At least ninety specimens were proclaimed pest plants including three dodders, Cuscuta spp, Indian
hemp, Cannabis sativa, and perennial ragweed, Ambresia psilostachya.
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There is
cannabis.
Standing Committees
51st Parliament
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There are some vexatious issues about whether or not
cannabis use increases crash risk.
Standing Committees
56th Parliament (Current)
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Seizures included 49 firearms; 69 kg methamphetamine; 354 kg
cannabis; 45 litres fantasy and over 10 000 ecstasy tablets.
Presented by
Hon J K Szakacs
on
29/11/2022
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55th Parliament
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A further amendment was sought by the Parole Board with respect to the prescription of medicinal
cannabis and other drugs of addiction via minute to the previous Minister for Correctional Services.
Presented by
Hon M E Brown
on
19/05/2026
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56th Parliament (Current)
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Of the 348 detections police action comprised of 365 arrest/reports,
Drug Diversions and/or Cannabis Expiation Notices.
Presented by
Hon Chris Picton
on
31/10/2017
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Annual Report
53rd Parliament