[Greens-Media] Family First goes softer on drugs- "zero tolerance" policy ditched

[Bennett, Ebony (Sen B. Brown)]

Monday 16 April 2007
 
Family First goes softer on drugs- "zero tolerance" policy ditched
 
Faced with the harsh reality of Australia's drug abuse problems, Family First has taken a giant step to lining up with the Greens by dropping its 'zero tolerance'.
 
"The extreme Family First has had a reality check. Its 2007 policy that "Australia's response to illegal drugs and health in general should primarily be preventative through educating the public as well as supporting rehabilitation services" is an admission its zero tolerance policy was stupid," Greens leader Bob Brown said today.
 
Like the Greens, Family First now "favours prevention, rehabilitation and avoidance," Senator Brown said.
 
Further information: Ebony Bennett 0409 164 603


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Ebony Bennett
Media Adviser
Office of Greens Senator Bob Brown
Mobile: 0409 164 603
Ph: (02) 6277 3170
Fax: (02) 6277 3185
ebony.bennett at aph.gov.au