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POISONS AND DRUGS (AMENDMENT) BILL 1993

Detail Stage

Clause 4

Debate resumed from 11 May 1994.

MS SZUTY (11.39): Members will recall that I adjourned the debate on the amendments of my colleague, Mr Moore, to the Poisons and Drugs (Amendment) Bill, to enable further discussion to occur between a number of members of this Assembly, which it was thought would lead to a compromise position with respect to this issue. I understand that, despite discussions which have occurred, compromise or agreement has not been reached. That is unfortunate. My colleague, Mr Moore, has developed a well-deserved reputation for being at the forefront of drug law reform, not only in the ACT but in Australia. As convener of the Australian Parliamentary Group for Drug Law Reform, he has more and more successfully advocated a position of harm minimisation in relation to drugs usage, as opposed to the more traditional prohibitionist approach. So it is with some regret that I speak to these amendments, knowing that they will not be successful. I am sure that Mr Moore will have more to say about these issues and others during this debate.

Question put:

That the amendments (Mr Moore's) be agreed to.

The Assembly voted -

AYES, 2   NOES, 15

Mr Moore  Mr Berry

Ms Szuty  Mrs Carnell

  Mr Connolly

  Mr Cornwell

  Mr De Domenico

  Ms Ellis

  Ms Follett

  Mrs Grassby

  Mr Humphries

  Mr Kaine

  Mr Lamont

  Ms McRae

  Mr Stefaniak

  Mr Stevenson

  Mr Wood

Question so resolved in the negative.

Clause agreed to.

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