Medical cannabis
188. Hon Sophia Moermondto theminister representing the Minister for Police:
I refer to the medicinal cannabis industry in Western Australia.
(1) Will this government consider decriminalising cannabis to manage the proliferation of a black market in medicinal cannabis?
(2) If not, why not?
Hon Matthew Swinbourn replied:
I thank the member for some notice of the question, noting that it is her last day in the chamber and the answer I am providing has been consistent with answers previously provided. The Minister for Police has provided the following.
(1)–(2) There are no current plans to change existing laws in relation to cannabis possession and use in Western Australia.
