MP trio call government to investigate drug laws

Three MPs from different sides of Parliament have called on the government to take out “politics”, in the debate about decriminalising drugs.

Liberal MP Mal Washer, Greens senator Richard Di Natale and independent Rob Oakshott have asked the Productivity Commission to investigate the current adequacy of illegal drug laws.

Washer said a focus is needed on social and health programs, rather than criminal charges on users.

Despite overseas evidence stating that liberation of drugs could decrease dangers, two-thirds of Australians oppose decriminalisation of drugs.