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

The Commonwealth, state and territory authorities remain concerned about not just one product but multiple products which purport to have the same effect as illegal drugs. The Commonwealth is currently considering a request to prohibit a number of synthetic cannabinoids such as Kronic. This is independent of government and is based on evidence and information that is available. It is important to note that the scheduling decision puts it in the area where the states can act and the enforcement restrictions will remain with the states and territories. Within the health portfolio, unlike the primary question which is directed to the AG's portfolio, the health area is currently working with the Commonwealth, states and territories to ensure these matters can be scheduled so that they can be picked up by the various states and territories and put in the illegal list. (Time expired)