The issue focused on legislation introduced by Senator Jamie Eldridge (Lab). This legislation sought to decriminalise possession of cannabis for personal use for adults aged 21 or over and regulated licensing for licensed venues where cannabis could be consumed. It also contained provisions for licensing producers and sellers of cannabis for adults aged 21 or over and regulated licensing for licensed venues where cannabis could be consumed. It received initial approval from the Minister for Justice on 28 February 2013 and received Royal Assent on 30 February 2013. It became law on 16 April 2013