📜 Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Lawful Personal Use of Cannabis) Bill 2026
Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 5419 March 2026Private Member
This Bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 to legalise the possession of small amounts of cannabis, cultivation of up to six plants, and gifting of cannabis between adults for personal use. It inserts a new division into the Act outlining the conditions for lawful personal use.
Impact
Adults who use cannabis for personal use will be affected, as it decriminalises certain activities. Law enforcement will need to adjust practices. Landlords and other property owners may be indirectly affected.
Key Changes
["Legalises possession of up to 50 grams of cannabis for personal use.", "Legalises cultivation of up to 6 cannabis plants per residence for personal use.", "Permits gifting of cannabis between adults for personal use.", "Defines 'personal use' in relation to cannabis."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC First ReadingLC19 Mar 2026
- LC Second Reading SpeechLC19 Mar 2026
- LC Second Reading MovedLC19 Mar 2026
Affected Sectors
cannabishealthjustice
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