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Commonwealth legislation
This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.
What it is: These are the detailed rules that sit under Australia's main Criminal Code Act 1995, filling in specific numbers, procedures, and exceptions that the main law refers to but doesn't specify.
What it does:
1. Sets drug trafficking thresholds The regulation defines exactly how much of a drug or chemical you need to possess before it becomes a more serious offence. It uses three tiers:
These apply to illegal drugs (cannabis, coca plants, poppies, magic mushrooms) and precursor chemicals used to manufacture drugs like methamphetamine (including ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and lysergic acid).
2. Protects young people in terrorism proceedings If a court issues a "control order" (restrictions on movement/communication for people suspected of terrorism) against someone aged 14-17, this regulation:
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Direct links to the current provisions in Criminal Code Regulations 2002.
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3. Allows scientific and police imports of psychoactive substances While importing "designer drugs" or substances that mimic illegal drugs is generally banned, the regulation creates a strict licensing system allowing importation by:
4. Bans dangerous goods from the post Prohibits sending extremely toxic gases, explosive chemicals, or substances that ignite on contact with air through the Australian postal system.
Who it affects: Teenagers subject to terrorism-related court orders, state Legal Aid commissions, drug enforcement agencies, scientific researchers, and postal operators.
Why it matters: These regulations determine the difference between simple possession and serious trafficking charges, ensure minors have proper legal representation in terrorism proceedings, and allow legitimate scientific research while controlling dangerous substances.