Australia's Greens Party Calls For Full Marijuana Legalization
Prior to tonight, the Greens supported increased access to medical marijuana, but stopped short of endorsing recreational use.
Our plan to create a legal market for cannabis production and sale will reduce the risks, bust the business model of criminal dealers and syndicates and protect young people from unfair criminal prosecutions.
Up to six plants could be grown for personal use.
Greens leader Richard Di Natale has called for reforms to the existing prohibition, saying the country's approach to illicit drugs was an "unmitigated disaster".
Ryan said a "change of tack" is needed urgently if the gardaí is to finally get a grip on a drugs war they have been fighting over the last few decades.
In Australia, the United States, and all over the world, the war on drugs has caused more than its fair share of harm, and it seems that finally, things are changing. "It's time Australia joined them and legalised cannabis for adult use", he said.
Figures show nearly seven million Australians have used cannabis.
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A national agency would be established to issue licences, monitor and enforce conditions and oversee regulations. The policy would impose strict penalties for anyone caught selling weed on the black market, and for anyone caught driving under the influence.
Colorado food service workers are the most likely to use pot, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, with employees in the accommodation and food services industry (30.1%) and those who worked in food preparation and serving occupations (32.2%) reporting the highest prevalence of marijuana use during 2014 and 2015.
Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm said his party had long-held the position of legalising marijuana, criticising the 80,000 cannabis-related arrests each year as a waste of police resources.
"The Greens see drug use as a health issue, not a criminal issue".
The Greens want to legalise cannabis for recreational use, arguing Australia's policy should be geared towards bettering health outcomes rather than reducing crime.
The Greens leader, a former drug and alcohol doctor, said Australia's tough approach to drugs had caused enormous harm.
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