Where to Get Weed in Melbourne:

Melbourne has it all for its visitors. From a performing arts complex and galleries to a host of plazas, bars and restaurants by the Yarra river at the city center. Getting your hands on some marijuana in Melbourne is fairly easy due to the tolerant laws. More-so, a good percentage of the young population enjoy cannabis in Melbourne, making it randomly available.

Is Weed legal in Melbourne, Australia

Recreational cannabis possession and use is a criminal offence in Victoria, but similar to New South Wales, those caught with a first offence of 50 grams or less are typically given a caution fine and directions to attend drug counselling. (approx $AU200 =$US130). Same could be said for anyone growing one or two small plants. Anything more than this would be considered criminal and can attract heavy penalties such as large fines, suspended sentences and jail time (but rarely more than a period of 3-4 months for a relatively serious case eg. cultivation and trafficking of a pound to an adult).

As for Law Enforcement, the  police have taken to using sniffer dogs at public events and even on public transport in an effort to catch unwary smokers and dealers (mostly powder drugs I think) and it seems to be fairly effective, but your odds are still good. Other than that the Melbourne police are polite and professional if you treat them as such, corruption and bribery is relatively rare and if you play your cards right you may even land a sympathetic cop. Or judge.

Is it legal to smoke weed in public in Australia?

Buy weed in Melbourne:

Marijuana is probably best sourced from pubs, bars and clubs. You are unlikely to actually find much pot there, but you will find contacts. Most dealing is done in homes across Melbourne, not in the bars, but it is abundant and you can be sure every street has its own dealer. But you need to meet/find a nice friendly local.

What city in Australia is weed legal?

In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), cannabis is legal for personal use with the following key points:

• Possession and Cultivation: Adults 18 and over can possess up to 50 grams of dried cannabis or 150 grams of fresh cannabis. They can also grow up to two plants per person, with a maximum of four plants per household.
• Public Use: Smoking or using cannabis in public places remains illegal, and violators may face fines.
• Medicinal Cannabis: Available to patients with prescriptions, similar to other Australian states.

Melbourne Marijuana Prices:

Marijuana in Melbourne is generally not cheap. There are two main ranges for pot pricing in Melbourne, and that depends on whether the pot is the more common and expensive hydroponic variety, or the less common and cheaper outdoor or “bush” bud. The bush bud varies greatly in quality and strength, with prices as low as $100 ($US80) for 28grms/1ounce for the worst stuff, to $250 ($US180) per 28grms/1ounce for the best. The powerful “Hydro” tends to meet a basic minimum standard, and that standard is very high. Melbourne growers often buy seeds direct from Holland, so you can run into pure White Widow or the latest strains. Hydro ranges in price from $280-$350 per 28grms/1ounce.

FAQs: Is Weed Legal in Australia?

1. Is weed legal in Australia right now?

Weed is not legal for recreational use in Australia at the federal level. Medicinal cannabis has been legal since 2016, but patients need a doctor’s prescription and must go through strict approval pathways. Recreational use, buying, or selling weed remains prohibited, though some territories have eased restrictions.

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2. Is weed legal in Australia for tourists?

No. Tourists cannot legally buy or use recreational cannabis in Australia. Only patients with a valid prescription can access medicinal cannabis products, and even then, they must go through licensed pharmacies or medical providers. Travelers caught with cannabis may face fines or criminal charges, depending on the state or territory.

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3. Which state or territory has legal weed in Australia?

Currently, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is the only jurisdiction that allows limited recreational cannabis possession. Adults in the ACT can grow up to two plants per person (maximum of four per household) and possess up to 50 grams of dried cannabis for personal use. However, selling weed remains illegal.

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4. What happens if you get caught with weed in Australia?

Penalties depend on where you are. In some states, like New South Wales and Queensland, possession of even small amounts can result in fines, criminal charges, or court appearances. In others, like South Australia and the ACT, small amounts may only lead to fines or diversion programs rather than jail time.

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5. Can you grow weed legally in Australia?

Growing cannabis for recreational use is generally illegal across Australia, except in the ACT, where limited home growing is permitted. For medical use, cultivation requires a special license from the Office of Drug Control, and commercial growers face strict and expensive regulations.

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6. Is weed legal in Australia’s future?

Public support for legalization is growing, with more than half of Australians in favour of reform. Political parties such as the Greens and Legalize Cannabis Party continue to push legislation, but so far federal parliament has rejected recreational legalization attempts. Many experts believe it’s only a matter of time before laws change, at least in more states and territories.