Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee

The majority voted against a motion introduced by West Australian Senator Michaelia Cash, which means it failed.

Motion text

That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 29 April 2024:

The Australian Capital Territory Government’s Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Act 2022, with particular reference to:

(a) operational issues that arise for police;

(b) the potential risks posed to police, ambulance officers and other first responders;

(c) the types and quantities of drugs permitted to be dealt with by the simple drug offence notice scheme;

(d) the interaction with Commonwealth law, including the application of ACT laws to other territories, aircraft and seagoing vessels;

(e) the views of families who have lost loved ones to addiction and overdose; and

(f) any other relevant matter.