Australia

National medical access; limited private use in the ACT

Patients can access unapproved medicinal cannabis through the Special Access Scheme or an Authorised Prescriber. The Australian Capital Territory separately permits limited adult possession and home growing, but not sale.

The purchase rule

What consumers need to know

Medical products require a prescriber and pharmacy. ACT personal-use rules do not authorize retail sale or supply.

Verified local scope

1 named regional or licensed markets

01Australian Capital Territory — private use exception

Classification, not legal advice.

Cannabis rules change and may differ by region, municipality, product, age, residence, medical status, or licence type. Check the linked regulator before possessing, purchasing, cultivating, or travelling with cannabis.

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