17 September 2012, 170912, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, decriminalise drugs, ecstasy, heroin, ice, illegal drugs, speed
Q. Would you support decriminalisation of any of the following illegal drugs in Australia:
|
|
Yes |
No |
Don’t know |
| Cannabis |
38% |
49% |
13% |
| Ecstasy |
14% |
78% |
7% |
| Cocaine |
13% |
80% |
7% |
| Heroin |
11% |
83% |
6% |
| Amphetamines (such as speed or ice) |
10% |
83% |
7% |
For all drugs except cannabis, the vast majority of respondents believed in maintaining prohibitions on the drug.
Support for decriminalisation of cannabis is the strongest at 38% in favour (49% opposed).
Respondents are most strongly against decriminalisation of heroin (83%) and amphetamines (83%).
Male respondents are more likely to favour decriminalisation of cannabis (42%) compared to females (35%). They are also more likely to favour decriminalisation of ecstasy (17%) compared to female respondents (12%).
By voting intention, the majority of Greens voters were in favour of decriminalizing cannabis (56%).