Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Fielding for what, as I understand it, is his last question. I thank him for the many questions he has asked in the chamber. I thank him for his interest in law and order and, in particular, the domestic control on synthetic cannabinoids.

On 17 June, as I think he is aware, Western Australia listed seven synthetic cannabinoids as banned substances under the WA Poisons Act. WA will subsequently complement this action by making changes to the WA Misuse of Drugs Act. On 16 June 2011 the Queensland government announced that it will be moving—