GREENS BACK-FLIP ON DRUGS

The Australian Greens yesterday back pedalled on their policy to
decriminalise all types of drugs.

Greens policy documents on the partys website state that illegal drugs
should be decriminalised and regulated to improve health and well-being.
When questioned about the policy on the Nine Networks Sunday program
yesterday, Greens Senator Bob|Brown said despite criminalisation|of drugs
having failed, tough controls were needed on those who peddled drugs.

"As far as Im concerned where criminals are involved in peddling drugs they
should go to jail," Senator Brown|said.

Senator Brown, a qualified GP, also said he did not believe drugs should be
promoted.

He said he would not strongly promote the Greens drugs policy at the next
election.