Review of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967- Final report (2019)
Read the 2019 final review of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967, including recommendations to reduce regulatory burden and support medicinal cannabis industry growth.
Download final report of the Review of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
Overview
The final report of the Review of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 examines the effectiveness of Australia's regulatory framework for medicinal cannabis and related industries.
The review identifies opportunities to improve regulatory arrangements, reduce unnecessary burden on industry and support the continued growth of Australia's medicinal cannabis sector.
Key findings
The review assessed how the Act and its administration were operating in practice and considered feedback from industry, government and other stakeholders. It makes a series of recommendations aimed at:
- Streamlining regulatory processes and reducing administrative burden.
- Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the licensing and permit framework.
- Supporting the development and competitiveness of Australia's medicinal cannabis industry.
- Maintaining appropriate controls to meet Australia's international obligations and safeguard public health.