Can tourists use weed in Australia?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Australia. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Tourists in Australia are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Australia.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry weed through customs.
Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Australia?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Australia.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Australia?+
The recorded status for Australia as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What are the penalties for weed in Australia?+
Decriminalized in Northern Territory and South Australia . Legal in Australian Capital Territory for personal use but not for sale.
Can tourists use weed in Australia?+
Tourists in Australia are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Can you grow weed at home in Australia?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: two plants.
When was this Australia weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.