· Australia
Australia legalises medical cannabis
Parliament amended the Narcotic Drugs Act to allow cannabis to be grown and supplied for medical use. Access was slow at first but is now easy through telehealth clinics.
Index score
1922+3 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 3 | — |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 3 | +3 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Australia's current scores.