The ACT is set to decriminalise possession of small amounts of illicit drugs next month, but the Federal Coalition is trying to stop the legislation passing. So why is that even possible, what does it mean for the future of this bill, and what does it say about the independence of the territories?

TDA Journalist Tom Crowley will tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.

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Guest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel

The ACT is set to decriminalise possession of small amounts of illicit drugs next month, but the Federal Coalition is trying to stop the legislation passing. So why is that even possible, what does it mean for the future of this bill, and what does it say about the independence of the territories?
TDA Journalist Tom Crowley will tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
Credits Guest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel

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Why the Federal Coalition wants to stop ACT’s drug laws

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