Do Australians support or oppose increased penalties for the sale or supply of meth/amphetamine?
The majority of Australians (84%) support increased penalties for the sale or supply of meth/amphetamine†.
84% of Australians support increased penalties for the sale or supply or meth/amphetamine; 7% neither support nor oppose; and 9% oppose.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NCETA secondary analysis, 2021).
† Meth/amphetamine: This term covers a range of stimulant drugs including methamphetamine and amphetamine. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) described meth/amphetamine as including drugs commonly known as speed, ice, crystal, whizz, Ritalin, or pseudoephedrine-based cold and flu tablets.