70% of NSW voters prefer health responses over criminal sanctions for drug possession in a Uniting NSW survey.
A survey by Uniting NSW indicates that voters in New South Wales favor health responses over criminal sanctions for drug possession, with nearly 70% supporting treatment referrals instead of court actions. This finding precedes an upcoming drug summit aimed at discussing drug use and harm reduction strategies, involving medical experts, police, and drug users. While other Australian states are advancing drug policies, NSW Premier Chris Minns has ruled out cannabis decriminalization.
October 26, 2024
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