Hon Dr Brian Walker MLC · Parliamentary Record
Western Australia's
THC DRIVING
TIMELINE
5 years waiting for the government to act
Every question asked. Every answer given. Every debate held. In the government's own words - sourced directly from Hansard and Questions on Notice.
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Select Committee established
Select Committee into Cannabis and Hemp established in response to a motion from Dr Walker.
Public evidence hearings begin
Select Committee commences public evidence hearings.
Public evidence hearings conclude
Select Committee concludes public evidence hearings.
International consultations
Select Committee undertakes international consultations (29 Oct - 12 Nov 2022).
Committee Report handed to Government
Select Committee delivers its final report and recommendations to the Cook Government.
Government responds - Working Group announced
After five months, the Cook Government establishes a Ministerial Working Group.
Working Group meets for the first time
More than 14 months after its announcement, the Ministerial Working Group holds its first meeting.
Working Group Final Report submitted
Ministerial Working Group Final Report submitted to Government. The Government's response remains pending.
“The working group keeps meeting. Patients keep being treated as if they're criminals. What exactly are they waiting for?”
Hon Dr Brian Walker MLC - Member of the Legislative Council for Western Australia
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