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Wednesday, 22 June 2011
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Imports: Narcotic, Psychotropic and Precursor Substances

(Question No. 323)


Mr Fletcher asked the Minister for Health and Ageing, in writing, on 24 March 2011:

In respect of applications to the Office of Chemical Safety & Environmental Health for the importation of narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances, over the past five years ending 28 February 2011 without disclosing the identity of applicants, how much time passed between (a) receipt, and (b) finalisation, of each application.


Ms Roxon: The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

The time between receipt and finalisation of 9,607 applications for licences or permits for the importation of narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances, from 2007 to 28 February 2011, ranges from 1 to 350 days.