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Extract from the Prime Minister’s media release“… Clearly, illicit drug use is a problem that is not confined to our borders. Countries throughout the Asia Pacific region are actively supporting the international effort to reduce supply and demand for illicit drugs. In light of our recent success, it is important that Australia explore ways new ways to work with our regional neighbours to combat drugs across the region. Illicit drug use is an international problem and it is in Australia’s national interest to reduce drug use and traffic in our region. Collaborative efforts are already under way with other countries in our region to control drug supply. I am also announcing today that the Australian National Council on Drugs has been asked to increase its links throughout the Asia-Pacific region, specifically to promote drug use prevention, reduction and treatment. The Government will provide $400,000 from existing Tough on Drugs and related funds for this initiative. In undertaking this wider role, the ANCD will advise the Australian Government on the most appropriate ways to work with our regional neighbours to share the knowledge and understanding we have developed from our successful strategies to reduce demand for illicit drugs, particularly our work with the community sector, as well as to learn from their experiences…” 2 October 2003
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