The Controlled Substances Act uses the nomenclature "cannabis ", "cannabis oil" and "can- nabis resin ", rather than the names "Indian hemp" and "hashish" which were used in the previous Act.

The Task Force also seized 1175 grams of amphetamine, 130 cannabis plants, 5319 grams of cannabis, 165 ecstasy pills, 927 street deals of other illicit drugs, over $139 000 in cash, 29 firearms, and issued 42 barring orders.

FRANKS: I wanted to move to medicinal cannabis and I get that there is an overlap here with the TGA and the Office of Drug Control, but my questions on notice—because I am not expecting you to have them in your notes, although I will be thrilled if you do—just how many medical practitioners have been able to prescribe, whether they are authorised prescribers, or been able to prescribe medicinal cannabis products; what the categories of health conditions have been for that; how many patients in South Australia have been able to access medicinal cannabis; and if there is any breakdown available into things like whether they have been able to access that because of palliative care versus other conditions, if that could be provided?

It was further recommended that the Parliament give consideration to the establishment of a joint parliamentary committee to inquire into and report on the potential benefits and issues that may arise from legalisation of the recreational use of cannabis in South Australia.

A person growing cannabis using hydroponics or growing more than one cannabis plant outdoors will now face prosecution.

There are some vexatious issues about whether or not cannabis use increases crash risk. … So far as the commercial transport industry is concerned, there is clear evidence of the use of stimulants and amphetamines. … the use of those sorts of drugs in the commercial transport industry is still at a worryingly high level.’

I recommend that any drug diversion process in respect of cannabis take into account the possibility that the person diverted may be using other illicit substances apart from cannabis; 17) I recommend that the maximum monetary penalty for the offences of possession, smoking and consumption of cannabis, cannabis resin and cannabis oil be increased from $500 to a figure that reflects the deleterious effects that the consumption of those substances can have on the individual, especially the young.

Further resources will be considered in the new year. 17 New Committees Two new committees were established during the period: Select Committee on Access to Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Joint Committee on Medicinal Cannabis.

NEW INITIATIVES Hydroponic Cannabis Phone In A BankSA Crime Stoppers phone in day that targeted hydroponic cannabis cultivation and supply occurred during March 2004.

Other assessments and records reflect a long history of drug use, predominantly cannabis, which was Identified as a high criminogenic need.