Do Australians approve or disapprove of cannabis use?
Just under half (47%) of the Australian population disapproves of regular cannabis use. Public opinion on cannabis has shifted slightly since 2019, when 54% of Australians disapproved of regular cannabis use.
23% of Australians approve of cannabis use; 27% neither approve nor disapprove; and 47% disapprove. 4% reported being unsure, or needing more information.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NCETA secondary analysis, 2024).