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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Karen Barlow

Bid to overrule drugs law slammed as 'stunt', as Lee kept in the dark

The Albanese government has slammed the federal Coalition's attempt to override the territory's drug decriminalisation laws as a "stunt" and ridiculed the tactic to keep ACT Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee in the dark on the plans.

Ms Lee, who only found out on Wednesday afternoon about the move, hit out at her federal counterparts, saying she did not agree with their plans and she was "very concerned" at any attempt to diminish territory rights.

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