Illicit Drugs
The National Drug Strategy 2004 -2009 provides a framework for a coordinated, integrated approach to drug issues in the Australian community, agreed by all Australian governments. Its mission is to improve health, social and economic outcomes by preventing the uptake of harmful drug use and reducing the harmful effects of licit and illicit drugs in Australian society.
The National Illicit Drug Strategy "Tough on Drugs" was launched by the Australian Government in November 1997 and subsequently endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments. The Tough on Drugs Strategy provides a balanced and integrated approach to reducing the supply of and demand for illicit drugs. Since its launch, the Australian Government has committed more than $1 billion to the Tough on Drugs Strategy.
Development and implementation of the Tough on Drugs Strategy is occurring in consultation with the Australian National Council on Drugs, State and Territory Governments, non-government organisations and the community sector.
The Tough on Drugs Strategy provides funding for a range of supply reduction measures being implemented by law enforcement agencies to enable them to effectively protect Australia's borders and its community from illicit drugs.
The Attorney-General's Department contributes to the development of national drug policy, primarily in the area of supply reduction of illicit drugs. It provides policy advice to the Australian Government on drug issues, providing coordinated Commonwealth law enforcement responses to Government on current and emerging drug issues. AGD works closely with the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Customs Service and the Australian Crime Commission.
Key Links
National Drug Strategy 2004-2009
National Illicit Drug Strategy "Tough on Drugs"
Drug Use Monitoring in Australia
National Drug Strategy Household Survey