Western Australia
State or territory · Australia
#8 of 8 in Australia
would rank #45 among countries
Up to 10 g leads to a one-off intervention session instead of a charge; beyond that it is a criminal offence.
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Each Australian state and territory has its own drug law. Medical cannabis is regulated federally and is available on prescription everywhere, mostly through telehealth clinics. Select a segment to show or hide the rules.
Possession · 25%2/10 Australia: 2adds 5.0 of 25 points
Illegal. Up to 10 g leads to a Cannabis Intervention Requirement — a one-off counselling session — instead of a charge. From 10 to 100 g carries up to $2,000 and two years. An earlier infringement-notice scheme was repealed in 2011.
Personal cultivation · 25%1/10 Australia: 2adds 2.5 of 25 points
Illegal.
Punishment & enforcement · 20%3/10 Australia: 3adds 6.0 of 20 points
One chance at counselling for tiny amounts; criminal charges otherwise.
Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10 Australia: 1adds 1.0 of 10 points
Supply is an offence.
Consumption · 10%1/10 Australia: 2adds 1.0 of 10 points
Illegal.
Legal access · 10%3/10 Australia: 3adds 3.0 of 10 points
No shops. Medical cannabis is available on prescription, mostly through telehealth clinics.
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