Australia's regulation of controlled substances is guided by international agreements that support the safe and lawful use of drugs for medical and scientific purposes while helping to prevent illicit manufacture, trafficking and misuse. The Office of Drug Control (ODC) administers regulatory frameworks that support Australia's obligations under these international conventions.
Why these conventions matter
These conventions provide the foundation for Australia's regulatory controls on:
- narcotic drugs
- psychotropic substances
- precursor chemicals
- medicinal cannabis
- import and export activities involving controlled substances.
They help ensure controlled substances are available for legitimate medical, scientific and research purposes while maintaining safeguards against diversion and unlawful use.
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