It is illegal to use, possess, grow or sell cannabis in Australia.
The penalties for Cannabis are different in each State and Territory. Only SA, NT and ACT offer a relaxed decriminalised approach to minor cannabis offences.
In NSW, WA, QLD, VIC & TAS it is a criminal offence for Cannabis possession.
NSW – possession of up to 15 grams of cannabis and may receive a ‘caution’ from the police. 2 Caution limit in lifetime.
QLD - possession of up to 50 grams of cannabis and you will be offered diversion. This is the only state in which diversion must be offered to a minor cannabis offender – elsewhere, it is up to the police officers whether or not they offer diversion or charge the offender. One diversion limit.
WA - WA Police Minister Rob Johnson says anyone caught with more than 10 grams of cannabis will face two years jail or a $2,000 fine. He said those caught with fewer than 10 grams must attend a one-on-one counseling session.
VIC - possession of no more than 50 grams of cannabis will receive a caution. 2 caution limit.
TAS - possession of up to 50 grams of cannabis can be given a caution up to three times in ten years.
