The National Drug Strategy Household Survey is held every three years and past data has shown that Aussies are generally not in favour in legalising cannabis. However, this is the first year that the results have favoured legalising the drug.
Although still illegal at the federal level, residents of the Australian Capital Territory will not have a criminal offence, or even be fined for using cannabis up to 50 grams. They can also grow up to two plants per person.
New laws which were passed in September, have now come into force. This means that Canberrans are now allowed to legally posse up to 50 grams of cannabis, as well as grow two cannabis plants in their home.
The laws passed the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, which will now allow residents possession of cannabis up to 50 grams per person and to legally grow two plants per person, or four per household.
The Australian Capital Territory has become the first jurisdiction within Australia to legalise cannabis for recreational use and the growing of cannabis in people’s homes, after an historic bill passed through assembly by the Labour party.
Economist Rolf Gerritsen believes cannabis could lead to revenues in the Northern Territory from tourism, taxes, and horticulture. He believes the legalisation of cannabis could lead to ‘big bucks’.
