Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Australia law
Cannabis laws in Adelaide follow Australia’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Recreational cannabis is illegal under federal law. Medical cannabis is legal with prescription. Some states and territories apply civil penalties rather than criminal charges for small personal possession.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (varies by state/territory)
- Medical: Available with prescription
- Possession: Risk varies; often civil fines for small amounts
- Buying/Selling: Illegal except medical
- Tourists: Subject to local enforcement variations
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
A minor cannabis offence could mean a Cannabis Expiation Notice. Paying the fine by the deadline settled the matter without a criminal record under the procedure described here. Smoking in public could still get you charged, and selling cannabis was illegal.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Cannabis was fairly openly talked about around Hindley Street. If someone didn’t smoke, they’d usually just tell you so politely.
Marijuana Prices
- A$10 for 1 g
- A$65 for a quarter-ounce
- A$120 for a half-ounce
- A$220 for an ounce
Types of Marijuana
Flower was common. With plenty of growers around Adelaide, a lot of it was good and strong. Hash was harder to find and generally cost more.