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Australia Cannabis Q&A A. Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia?
Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. Growing cannabis for personal use remains illegal in most Australian states and territories.
Industrial hemp (low-THC cannabis) is regulated under separate licensing frameworks in most Australian jurisdictions. This Q&A focuses primarily on medicinal cannabis (containing higher THC).
2.What are the key regulations governing the cannabis industry?
Cannabis businesses must comply with several laws, including:
Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 – regulates cannabis cultivation and manufacture for medicinal or scientific purposes. Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 – governs medicinal cannabis products. Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 State and Territory Laws – oversee advertising, distribution, and other local requirements.
Key Australian federal government regulators include the Office of Drug Control (ODC), the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the Department of Agriculture, Fishery, and Forestry (DAFF), and the Australian Border Force (ABF).
3. Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide?
There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts,
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