This Act, consisting of 63 sections divided into eight Parts, aims at regulating the manufacture, production, sale, supply and possession of certain poisons, drugs and other substances. The Act provides for the establishment of the Controlled Substances Advisory Council and defines its internal composition and its functions. Functions of the Council include: to keep under review substances and devices that are subject to this Act; to advise the Minister on the measures to be taken in relation to imposing, withdrawing or varying controls in respect of any of those substances and devices; and to monitor the administration and operation of this Act. The Act further provides for: the declaration of poisons, prescription drugs, drugs of dependence, controlled drugs, etc.; offences; offences relating to trafficking in controlled drugs and to the manufacture, sale and cultivation of controlled drugs; penalties; search, seizure, forfeiture and analysis; licences, permits and authorities; etc.
Australia · 1984-05-24