Referendum on Legalising Cannabis for Home Growth and Adult Personal Use

Legalise Cannabis (Referendum) Bill 2025

Private Member's Bill

1st House

2nd House

Law

Introduced by: Dr Brian Walker (LCWA)

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Western Australian government must hold a referendum on legalising cannabis.
The referendum must happen on the same day as the next State election.
Electors must vote 'yes' or 'no' to the question of whether cannabis should be legalised for home growth and adult personal use.
A 'yes' vote records support for legalisation; a 'no' vote records opposition.

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