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Do Australians think that the possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use should be a criminal offence?

Most Australians (68%) think that the possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use should not be a criminal offence. Seventeen percent of the Australian population think that it should be a criminal offence, while 15% are unsure.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NCETA secondary analysis, 2024).

Please note: Criminal offences vary between each state and territory.