Australia Cannabis Q&A
A. Legal Status & Industry Overview
1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in
Australia?
Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities
conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under
federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have
been obtained. Growing cannabis for personal use remains illegal in
most Australian states and territories.
Industrial hemp (low-THC cannabis) is regulated under separate
licensing frameworks in most Australian jurisdictions. This Q&A
focuses primarily on medicinal cannabis (containing higher
THC).
2.What are the key regulations governing the cannabis
industry?
Cannabis businesses must comply with several laws,
including:
