Attorney general Mark Speakman says state’s drug laws are ‘clearly not working’ as he pushes case for reform
Speakman released his statement on Wednesday night after a story appeared in Sydney tabloid newspaper the Daily Telegraph labelling the proposal “radical” and suggesting it had already been rejected by cabinet. The story quoted sources citing a fear of going “soft” on crime.
“I welcome cabinet debate of this and other ways to tackle the scourge of illicit drugs in our communities.”
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