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Legislation

ODC issues licences and permits for controlled substances under Commonwealth and relevant state or territory legislation.

The Office of Drug Control (ODC) administers legislation that regulates the cultivation, manufacture, import and export of controlled substances in Australia. 
 
These laws establish the licensing, permit and compliance requirements that apply to medicinal cannabis, narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and other controlled goods. 
 
This page provides access to the key Commonwealth legislation and standards that support Australia's regulatory framework and international obligations.

Customs legislation

The following legislation regulates the import and export of controlled substances and related goods.

Medicinal cannabis legislation

The following legislation supports Australia's regulatory framework for medicinal cannabis and other controlled substances.

Licence charges

The following legislation establishes fees and charge arrangements for certain licences issued under the narcotic drugs framework.

Product standards

Product standards establish the quality, composition and manufacturing requirements that apply to medicinal cannabis products supplied in Australia.

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Controlled substances
Medicinal cannabis
Importing controlled substances into Australia
Exporting controlled substances from Australia
Licences and permits