VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS NO. 19, TUESDAY 12 OCTOBER 1976

That a joint committee be appointed

(1) To review and report on available current scientific information concerning the pharmacological, psychological and social effects of drugs of
dependence, other than alcohol or tobacco, in common use in New South Wales.

(2) To examine and report on available information on the incidence and trends of the use and misuse of such drugs in New South Wales.

(3) To inquire into and report on—

(a) the adequacy of the control of the manufacture, distribution, possession and use of such drugs; and

(b) the adequacy and appropriateness of penalties for offences related to such drugs, the application of those penalties, and the distinction between penalties for offences relating to their use and penalties for offences relating to their manufacture and distribution.

(4) To inquire into and report whether in relation to the distribution, possession and use of such drugs the following are adequate and appropriate:

(a) general education for persons of all ages;

(b) special education for key groups responsible for education, treatment and counselling, detection and law enforcement; and

(c) preventive, counselling, treatment and rehabilitative services;

(5) To make such recommendations on terms (3) and (4) as the Committee sees fit.

(6) That such Committee consist of fi ye Members of the Legislative Assembly and four Members of the Legislative Council.

(7) That Mr Durick, Mr Ramsay, Mr McGowan, Mr Jackett and Mr Wotton be appointed to serve on such Committee as the Members of the Legislative Assembly.

(8) That the Committee have leave to sit during the sittings or any adjournment of either or both Houses and to make visits of inspection within the State of New South Wales, other States of Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

And the Legislative Assembly requests that the Legislative Council will appoint four of its Members to serve with the Members of the Legislative Assembly upon such joint committee.