Regulator function
Regulates and provides advice on the import, export and manufacture of controlled drugs, as well as the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes to support Australia's obligations under International Drug Conventions. The Office exercises powers conferred through a number of international treaties and domestic legislation and regulations.
Legislation
- Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
- Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 and Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1957
- Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
- Narcotic Drugs Regulation 2016
- Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Act 2016 and Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016
Regulated community
Cultivators and manufacturers of medicinal cannabis products, manufacturers of other narcotic drugs, and importers/exporters of controlled drugs (both commercial entities and doctors importing under the authorised prescriber and special access scheme).
Portfolio
Health and Aged Care
Internal to department / external entity
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
15 August 2023
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
15 August 2023