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It is illegal to possess or supply psilocybin in Australia. Penalties for possessing or supplying psilocybin can carry up to 2 years imprisonment or $2,200/$5,500 fine in Australia. Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound contained in certain types of mushrooms and is commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms'. It provides psychoactive properties causing it to be a natural psychedelic. It is a schedule 9 substance, being a prohibited substance according to the Commonwealth Poisons Standard.
This article is written by our drug lawyers from Sydney. We recommend speaking to a drug lawyer if you're looking for specific advice. Here is more on the legality of methylphenidate and Ritalin.
