Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Australia law
Cannabis laws in Brisbane 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
People in the local circle did get into trouble with police. Keeping a low profile made sense.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The CBD could be tough without a hookup. Fortitude Valley was the usual tip, though a couple of tries there came to nothing. The punks and other familiar faces around the middle of Queen Street Mall, up from Albert Street, were easier to talk to.
By the time these leads were written down, it had been nearly a year since they’d last been tried. Good luck.
Marijuana Prices
- A$25 for a stick or a “25”, roughly 1.5 g from a generous dealer
- A$50 for a “fifty”, roughly 2.8–3.5 g
- A$90–100 for a quarter-ounce, around 7 g, give or take
- A$160–180 for a half-ounce, around 14 g. The lower price was getting hard to find.
Types of Marijuana
Australian and imported buds turned up, with no hash or oil in the mix. Hydro went from good to mind-blowing. Bush could be barely adequate or very good. One especially good batch came from New Caledonia. And the ice cubes really did make for a smoother smoke. Thanks, mate.
More Information
New Caledonia still deserves a guide of its own. You know who you are. Peace, everyone. “Overgrow the government.”