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Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 05 Jul 2024

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This bill is an omnibus bill, introduced in accordance with Standing Order 263. This bill will classify AMB-FUBINACA and 5F-ADB as Class A drugs, affirm the existing discretion to prosecute for possession and use of all drugs, and enable temporary drug class orders to be issued for emerging and potentially harmful substances.
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MP in charge
Hon Dr David Clark
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Committee
Health
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 11 Aug 2019

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Act: Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2019

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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