Library resource guides: Drug information: Networks & legislation

Guide index

Drugs and poisons legislation (Australia and New Zealand)

Australian Capital Territory Legislation

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008

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Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008

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New South Wales Legislation

Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 No 31

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Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008

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Website Visit this website for further information about NSW legislation, as applies to medicines, drugs and poisons.

Northern Territory Legislation

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012

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Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulations 2014

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Click here for further information about Medicines and Poisons Control, which is responsible for the monitoring and control of supply of scheduled substances in the Northern Territory (NT).

Queensland Legislation

Medicines and Poisons Act 2019

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Therapeutic Goods Act 2019

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Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021

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Click here for further information about new legislation for the regulation of medicines and poisons in Queensland, which replaces the Health Act 1937 and Pest Management Act 2001 with a new regulatory framework.

South Australia Legislation

Controlled Substances Act 1984

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Controlled Substances (Controlled Drugs, Precursors and Plants) Regulations 2014

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Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations 2011

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Tasmania Legislation

Poisons Act 1971

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Poisons Regulations 2018

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Victorian Legislation

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981

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Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances&Regulations 2017

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Website Visit this website for further information on medicines and poisons regulation.

Western Australia Legislation

Medicines and Poisons Act 2014

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Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016

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Click here for further information about new legislation for the regulation of medicines and poisons in Western Australia, which replaces the Poisons Act 1964 and Poisons Regulations 1965.

New Zealand Legislation

Medicines Act 1981

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Click here for further information about the Medicines Act 1981, which regulates medicines, related products and medical devices in New Zealand.

Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

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Click here for further information about controlled drugs in NZ, which include medicines available on prescription from a health professional.

Networks

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
Australia’s leading organisation committed to preventing and minimising the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs.
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is the national health care standards agency for all health services, general practices, pathology and medical imaging providers in Australia.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (Australia)
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency works in partnership with the National Boards to ensure that Australia’s registered health practitioners are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise.
BTS The British Toxicology Society (UK)
The BTS is a society for all fields of professional toxicologists and all with an interest in toxicology. Within the site you will find details of scientific meetings, continuing professional development, job vacancies, careers advice, and news.
European Medicines Agency: Partners & networks (EU)
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines.
FDA Partnerships and Collaboration (US)
To monitor and ensure the safety of the supply chain for food, feed, medical products, cosmetics, and tobacco products that enter the US from other parts of the world, the FDA engages in partnerships with foreign governments, regulatory coalitions, development organizations, academic institutions, among others.
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
Includes tools and resources; safety alerts; articles; guidelines.
Society of Toxicology (International)
The Society of Toxicology (SOT) is a professional and scholarly organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice toxicology. Their mission is to create a safer and healthier world by advancing the science and increasing the impact of toxicology.
World Health Organisation (WHO): Access to medicines and health products
The WHO Essential Medicines and Health Products (EMP) Department works with countries to promote affordable access to quality, safe and effective medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and other medical devices.