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Status Indicators
- BANNED, Schedule 9 prohibited substance
- Federal TGA classification enforced in ACT
- No local exceptions
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Banned |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Regulated | Banned |
| Controlled Substance | Yes (Schedule 9) |
National Legal Framework
See Australia hub page for full federal framework. The ACT enforces the TGA Poisons Standard through its own Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008.
Buying & Shipping to ACT
Do NOT ship kratom to ACT addresses. See Australia hub page for details.
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Q: Is kratom legal in the ACT?
A: No. The federal Schedule 9 ban applies throughout the ACT.
Q: Does the ACT have any different rules from the rest of Australia?
A: No. While the ACT has been progressive on some drug policy (e.g., personal cannabis use), kratom remains a Schedule 9 prohibited substance nationwide with no ACT-specific exemptions.
