Senator LUDWIG (Queensland—Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Minister Assisting the Attorney-General on Queensland Floods Recovery) (14:46): I thank Senator Fielding for what, as I understand it, is his last question. I thank him for the many questions he has asked in the chamber. I thank him for his interest in law and order and, in particular, the domestic control on synthetic cannabinoids. On 17 June, as I think he is aware, Western Australia listed seven synthetic cannabinoids as banned substances under the WA Poisons Act. WA will subsequently complement this action by making changes to the WA Misuse of Drugs Act. On 16 June 2011 the Queensland government announced that it will be moving— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Fielding is entitled to hear the answer. Senator LUDWIG: On 16 June 2011 the Queensland government announced that it will be moving to ban synthetic cannabinoids under the Queensland Drugs Misuse Act. Fifteen emerging drugs will be captured under this change. Although there have been reports in other states, I understand that work is progressing in relation to these. Under the various state legislations it is a requirement that they deal with this under their similar drug misuse legislation in various places. In the National Drug Strategy of the Commonwealth we have a significant interest in working to tackle illicit drug issues through this portfolio. They have provided $350 million. Australia has seen a decline in the level of use of illicit drugs—particularly cannabis, methamphetamine and heroin—over the last 10 years. (Time expired)