legal weed australia

Australian Laws and Legislation

Australia has adopted harm minimization strategies with an emphasis on treatment when it comes to simple

marijuana offenses. Trafficking and exportation still fall into federal jurisdiction for large amounts with severe

penalties. Most offenses are ruled within the territories legislation.

Penalties for cultivation have become harsher since more people have began and attracted attention to it with

large-scale operations. The laws are confusing and often debated, with some arguing that possession is

essentially legal.

Victoria Cannabis Laws

Melbourne is located in Victoria where possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana is a caution and

recommendation to a counseling program. A maximum of two cautions will be issued. The police have

introduced a “caution” system where first-time offenders caught with small amounts are given a formal police

caution and let go without being prosecuted, but a caution stays on your record for police to see.

First timers or travelers carrying small amounts under 2-3 grams may get off with a caution, possibly a court

appearance with a small fine ($AU200 =$US188). The same could be said for anyone growing one or two small

plants. Anything more than this would be considered criminal and can attract heavy penalties such as large

fines, suspended sentences and jail time (but rarely more than a period of 3-4 months for a relatively serious

case eg. cultivation and trafficking of a pound to an adult).

Law Enforcement

As of early 2006 police have taken to using sniffer dogs at public events and even on public transport in an

effort to catch unwary smokers and dealers (mostly powder drugs I think) and it seems to be fairly effective, but

your odds are still good. Other than that the Melbourne police are polite and professional if you treat them as

such, corruption and bribery is relatively rare and if you play your cards right you may even land a sympathetic cop. Or judge.

Police in Melbourne have one vehicle (so far) equipped to test (using saliva test) to test for dope and

amphetamines. it’s been maybe one year in operation and not much info released to public re success rates. at

the moment vehicle mostly used to nab long distance truck drivers. not at this point testing drivers who are

pulled over for random alcohol breath test, but of course, authorities threatening to in the near future….

Where to Buy Marijuana in Melbourne

Marijuana is probably best sourced from pubs, bars and clubs. You are unlikely to actually find much pot there,

but you will find contacts. Most dealing is done in homes across Melbourne, not in the bars, but it is abundant

and you can be sure every street has its own dealer. But you need to meet/find a nice friendly local.

Marijuana is probably best sourced from pubs, bars and clubs. You are unlikely to actually find much pot there,

but you will find contacts.