Recreational marijuana use in Australia could be legalised by federal parliament, Greens say

Party says commonwealth regulation of cultivation, licensing and sale of cannabis would override state and territory laws

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Federal parliament could override state laws to legalise recreational marijuana use, according to new constitutional advice obtained by the Greens.

As the minor party ramps up its campaign to legalise cannabis ahead of a planned private member's bill to be introduced next year, the Greens' justice spokesperson, David Shoebridge, said the advice from constitutional lawyer Patrick Keyzer paved the way for new federal laws.

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