Drug Policy Reform Act of 2018
Rationale
Decriminalising possession of depressants and stimulants reduces harm by shifting focus from punishment to treatment, improving public health and safety.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Legal for medical / supervised use only
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Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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| 2 | Stimulants Policy |
Legal for medical / supervised use only
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Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Depressants Policy2
Stimulants PolicyProposer
Party
Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats
An alliance to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
Core pillars
Penelope Brown
Activist · Age 70
A former banker and military officer, Penelope Brown leverages her financial acumen and commanding presence to champion secular governance and social welfare, using her media savvy to amplify her message.
Timeline
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Draft25 September 2018
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Vote Open25 September 2018
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Vote Closed24 November 2018
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Did Not Become Law24 November 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 45 / 100 seats (45.0%)
Against: 26 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 26 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Group | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 0 | No | No reason given |