National Drug Strategic Framework
The National Drug Strategic Framework provides a vision and direction for Governments and non-government organisations in developing strategies and allocating resources for the prevention and reduction of the harmful effects of substance use on Australian society.
The principle of harm minimisation has formed the basis of the National Drug Strategy since 1985. Australia implements a comprehensive and balanced approach between the reduction of supply, demand and harm associated with the use of drugs across sectors and jurisdictions.
In November 1998, after extensive community, industry, government and non-government sector consultation, the National Drug Strategic Framework (NDSF) 1998-99 to 2003-2004 was endorsed. The current phase of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009 is in its final year of implementation. The next phase of the strategy is currently under development.
One of the successes of the Framework has been the development of national substance-specific strategies, eg. the National Tobacco Strategy, the National Alcohol Strategy. These national strategies are key components of the Framework and have provided a sound basis for action by the Australian and State/Territory Governments and many other stakeholders.
Links to reports and key strategies.
Links to information on other strategies
See also the Publications page for specific NDS strategy publications
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