Recriminalising meth ignores evidence, drug harm advocates warn
The Canberra Liberals announced plans to recriminalise methamphetamine possession, citing a rise in use they deem 'extraordinary.' Opposition Leader Mark Parton stated the current decriminalisation is out of step with national trends. Drug harm advocates warn that this proposal disregards evidence and could further stigmatise users, contradicting research showing drug harm minimisation's effectiveness.
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Published 15 Jun 2026, 06:44 UTC · Updated 15 Jun 2026, 06:53 UTC
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