Perrottet rejects ice inquiry decriminalisation recommendation | LucyCormack
Low-level drug offenders without a prior conviction will be able to avoid court through a “two strikes” policy under the Perrottet government’s long-awaited response to the landmark ice inquiry.
The premier said the government will support 86 of the 109 recommendations of the inquiry with a range of health and drug reform strategies aimed at breaking the cycle of drug use. “But we know that those who do get caught up in taking drugs need care and health support. And this response puts people at the centre. It brings together the justice concerns, the health concerns and puts people the main focus of our response.”
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