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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Bladen

Opposition want Stephen-Smith to face inquiry on decriminalisation

The ACT's opposition want Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith to front an inquiry over whether she conspired with a Labor backbencher to hastily force through drug decriminalisation laws.

The Canberra Liberals have alleged Ms Stephen-Smith breached standing orders after she told attendees at the recent national Labor conference the bill was able to be done "much more quickly" as it was brought forward by a backbencher.

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