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 @4ZJVPR5from Queensland  answered…6yrs6Y

Only Marijuana and tax it at 99%. Life sentences for anyone who grows their own

 @4THS3BKfrom New South Wales  answered…6yrs6Y

No, we should have the political will to remove the drugs from our streets. I'm sure the authorities know who the dealers/importers are and are most likely to be. I honestly think that it is such a lucrative black market business that the government turns a blind eye or lacks the political will to enforce the law.

 @B94FLJC  from GU  answered…6mos6MO

I think if the person is using drugs just for themself they shouldn't be put in jail. But if they threaten someone else to use it, the person threatening should be put in jail.

 @B7QGJTPanswered…9mos9MO

Depends what drugs, i personally believe marijuana is the least harmful drug and can actually assist sometimes, such as medical marijuana.

 @8KYXNYHanswered…6yrs6Y

Strongly support medical license drugs such as marijuana and ketamine - though wish to keep them medicinal

 @BF3ZW8Danswered…7 days7D

Depending on the drug, but mostly no. A lesser punishment should be instilled for drug possession and use even for those already serving and increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

 @BDW4NTYanswered…3wks3W

Just for drugs that assist those with chronic diseases where the drugs have been proven to aid in their recovery or help minimise symptoms. These drugs should still be controlled through prescription though.

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iSideWith. (2026). “Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 26, 2026, from https://australia.isidewith.com/polls/3507542

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