The University of Melbourne Centre for Adolescent Health has followed nearly 2000 teenage high school students since 1992 and found that 80% of those surveyed reported using alcohol or cannabis by the age of 17.

FRANKS: The first topic is on the Office of Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis.

FRANKS: What is the status of the Office of Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis?

FRANKS: The first topic is on the Office of Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis.

Legislation increasing the maximum fine for cannabis possession passed Parliament: Statutes Amendment (Drug Offences) Act 2018 Laws increasing the maximum fine for cannabis possession from $500 to $2,000 came into effect on 1 April 2019.

In my first few months, I led a purpose-driven media campaign to highlight the risks around non-surgical cosmetic procedures and the prescribing of medicinal cannabis.

It is arguable, that committed, continuous use of cannabis would amount to unprofessional conduct.

In 2018 -19 SAPOL issued 8 304 cannabis expiation notices, seized around 222 kilograms of methamphetamine, 6 645 cannabis plants, 15 kilograms of heroin and 939 litres of fantasy; as well as located/dismantled 59 clandestine laboratories.

In regard to the ability of the Minister for Health to grant licences, authorities or permits with respect to somebody manufacturing, cultivating, supplying, administering or possessing cannabis or cannabis derivatives, is there a place in the department where that request will go to, or does it go direct to the Minister for Health?

Several noted the need to consider problems related to use of amphetamines and cannabis.