Seperate criteria applied under government's National Drug Policy, intended to minimise harms related to alcohol and marijuana use, represent a major double standard. Government's recent rejection of the need to review appropriateness of cannabis legislation is scientifically and ethically invalid.
Solid evidence exists of the harms and costs perpetrated by cannabis prohibition.
Liquor reform must proceed in conjunction with cannabis law reform, in order for the goals of the National Drug Policy to be attainable, and harms to be genuinely minimised. Identifies failure of law makers to progress and resolve the drugs debate. Demonstrates the perpetuation of hypocrisy which alienates youth and drives a viscious cycle of harm. It is crucial that formal analysis is made of youth attitudes to drug and alcohol use and legislation. The report is enlightening reading and highly relevant to liquor reform.