Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023

The majority voted against a motion to agree with the bill's main idea. In parliamentary jargon, they voted to read the bill a second time. This means the bill has now been rejected and won't be considered any further.

What is the bill's main idea?

According to the explanatory memorandum (which is a document prepared by the party introducing the bill - here, the Greens):

The Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023 introduces an Act to legalise cannabis for adult recreational use in Australia. The Act introduces provisions for cannabis strains to be registered and regulates activities relating to cannabis use including growing, selling, and manufacturing. The Act establishes the Cannabis Australia National Agency (CANA), which will have primary responsibility for licensing and regulating cannabis trade.