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New Legislation
The following new legislation came into operation during the year:
Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs Act, 1974; this Act redefined Indian Hemp as any plant
of the genus Cannabis.
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Table 5: Key substances in the Australian illicit drug market
Substance Market characteristics
Cannabis Serious and organised crime groups are well established in the Australian cannabis market,
which is robust and profitable.
Presented by
Hon Vincent Tarzia
on
03/12/2020
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Annual Report
54th Parliament
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For example the arrest of two people with
36 firearms offences; a cache of illegal weapons, including firearms,
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silencers, ammunition and approximately 40 prohibited weapons, along with a
small amount of cannabis and cash.
Presented by
Mr Michael O'Brien
on
29/10/2013
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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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As consumer demand for medicinal cannabis increases, PRASA has contributed to
ensuring that pharmacy premises comply with the required legislation.
Presented by
Hon C J Picton
on
13/11/2025
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Detection Statistics for CGTF commencing November 2007:
o 499 arrests / reports of OMCG members
o 1088 arrests/reports of associates and those linked to OMCGs
o The seizure of 330 firearms
o 728 premises searched of OMCG members (including clubrooms)
o 871 premises searched of associates and those linked to OMCGs
o Seizure of $2.33 million in cash
o Seizure of 1280 cannabis plants
o Seizure of 61,000 street deals of loose cannabis
o Seizure of 72,000 street deals of methamphetamine
o Seizure of 34,500 street deals of ecstasy
o Seizure of 10,980 street deals of other drugs
o 394 barring orders issued
o 39 current OMCG have current firearm prohibition orders.
Standing Committees
56th Parliament (Current)
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One of them was this carbon filter that apparently is used in growing cannabis and, as
part of your policy, as you have pointed out in that email a few days—what was that, 20 November—
she damaged it.
Select Committees
54th Parliament
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Four of the operations targeted industry based offending
(cannabis/vehicles) and 68 actions issued primarily investigated mid-level drug
activity.
Presented by
Hon Tony Piccolo
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13/11/2014
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I am interested in the new Office of Industrial
Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis.
Select Committees
55th Parliament
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At the request of the Premier and
the Minister of Health, the Office has also
commenced to evaluate the impact of
the amendment to the controlled
Substances Act, 1986 which allows for the
expiation by payment of a fine of simple
cannabis offences.