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Why should we legalise cannabis?

Reduce harm
The criminalisation of cannabis use is a decades old, failed policy that disproportionately harms young and indigenous people and leads to massive upheaval in the lives of otherwise law abiding citizens.

 

Create jobs
Legalising and regulating cannabis will bring one of the nation’s largest cash crops under the rule of law. This will create jobs and economic opportunities in the formal economy instead of the illicit market.

 

Save money
Scarce law enforcement resources will be better used to ensure public safety while reducing corrections and court costs. Governments would acquire significant new sources of revenue from regulating cannabis sales.

 

Promote consumer safety
Cannabis product testing is becoming a standard requirement for legalised cannabis markets. This means consumers are better informed about the cannabis they use.

About the Legalise Cannabis Party

Legalise Cannabis Parties have formed — or are forming — in every state and territory across Australia.

The first was Legalise Cannabis Queensland, established ahead of the 2020 state election. Twenty-three candidates ran, with some receiving up to 5.5% of the primary vote.

Next came Legalise Cannabis Western Australia, registered just in time to contest the March 2021 election — successfully securing two Upper House seats.

In Victoria, the party contested the 2022 state election and also won two Upper House seats.

Most recently, in 2023, Legalise Cannabis NSW gained representation in the Upper House, marking yet another win for cannabis law reform.

With an upcoming election South Australia (March 2026), we're working toward Australia-wide representation.


Cannabis prohibition is enforced at the state and territory level, including laws around policing, driving, and access. That’s why we must be organised locally to push for consistent, compassionate and evidence-based reform.

Legalise Cannabis is growing fast — and we invite you to be part of our grassroots movement. Together, we can make cannabis law reform a reality across Australia.