President’s Annual Report 2004
This seventh formal President’s report covers the 12 month period from November 2003 to November 2004. I would like to thank all those who contributed…
Inquiry into the human rights of people affected by mental illness including the need for better mental health care
SUBMISSION OF FAMILIES AND FRIENDS FOR DRUG LAW REFORM TO THE INQUIRY OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION AND THE MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL...
Tougher Drug Laws make Serious Criminals of Our kids
Until amended, please oppose enactment of the Serious Drug Offences chapter of the Model Criminal Code The Bill transforms minor players in the drug trade...
Inquiry into the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Amendment Bill 2003
Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform opposes the enactment of the Disability Discrimination Amendment Bill 20031 that would amend the Disability Discrimination Act 1992...
President’s Annual Report 2003
Events of significance The year 2003 was a significant year in that it was 50 years since heroin was prohibited in Australia. An extract from...
Commentary of FFDLR on the Issues Paper: Restorative Justice for the ACT
Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the issues paper, Restorative Justice for the ACT (Dept. of...
Submission of FFDLR to the Inquiry into Support Services for Families of People in Custody
Recommendation 1: Programmes for the support of families of those in detention should be consistent with the following principles: (a) the hardship of family members...
FFDLR’s response to the Issues Paper: Sentencing Review
Law enforcement directed at interdicting supply Traditionally, the underlying strategy of drug policy has been to deploy law enforcement to prevent supplies of illicit drugs...
President’s Annual Report 2002
The year for FFDLR started after the federal elections which saw the return of the Howard Government. We still had to battle against a government...
Submission to inquiry into the Australian Crime Commission Establishment Bill 2002
We call on the Committee to resist the headlong rush to replace the NCA but undertake a comprehensive examination of the proposed replacement organisation. The...