Inquiry rejects bill to legalise cannabis

By Paul Osborne
Updated September 14 2018 - 3:51pm, first published 3:45pm
Figures show 35 per cent of Australians have indulged in cannabis during their lifetime.
Figures show 35 per cent of Australians have indulged in cannabis during their lifetime.

A Senate committee has rejected a plan to legalise cannabis, despite an argument it would ease the burden on police and bring in $300 million extra in GST revenue a year.

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