On February 24, 2016 the Australian parliament passed an amendment to the Narcotic Drugs Act which legalised medical marijuana. The amendment permits patients with a prescription from a doctor to posses and use medical cannabis. The cannabis must be grown in Australia under the supervision of the local government. Analysts predict that marijuana will be available to patients beginning in 2017.
77% Yes |
23% No |
59% Yes |
23% No |
12% Yes, but only for medical use |
0% No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders |
5% Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
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1% Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
See how support for each position on “Marijuana” has changed over time for 446k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Marijuana” has changed over time for 446k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@528PP8H3yrs3Y
everyone is going to get high and die
@8JLLT5N4yrs4Y
yes but they must be over 18
@8C8TNR64yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there are no crimes related to the use of Marijuana
@8HG3RKF4yrs4Y
Only if they need it and they need to take regular checks with a doctor, so yes.
@8RGGV6R3yrs3Y
Yes but with the same level of science based critique of negative effects as smoking and alcohol receives so that individuals can make informed choices
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