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Criminal Code and Other Legislation Amendment (Removing Commonwealth Restrictions on Cannabis) Bill 2018


Type
Private
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Sponsor
LEYONHJELM, Sen David

Summary

Amends five Acts and the Criminal Code Regulations 2002 to remove barriers in Commonwealth legislation to the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for recreational, medicinal, industrial and other purposes.

Progress of bill

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Senate
Introduced and read a first time 09/05/18  
Second reading moved 09/05/18  
Second reading debate 15/10/18  
Lapsed at end of Parliament 01/07/19  
     

Text of bill

  • First reading

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Explanatory memoranda

  • Explanatory memorandum

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Second reading speeches


Proposed amendments

No proposed amendments have been circulated.

Schedules of amendments

Bills Digest



Notes