Links
Processing companies
Regulatory bodies
Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services - administers the Poisons Act in Tasmania.
The Office of Chemical Safety is part of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), within the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The Office of Chemical Safety undertakes compliance and monitoring responsibilities to effect Australia's obligations under UN Treaties and the Customs Act and supports the National Drug Strategy for the legitimate end use of controlled substances.
Tasmania Police Poppy Task Force
Southern Drug Investigation Services
City Police Station
37-43 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tas 7000
Ph: 6230 2612Western Drug Investigation Services
Devonport Police Station
15-17 Oldaker Street
Devonport Tas 7310
Ph: 6421 7553Northern Drug Investigation Services
Launceston Police Station
Cimitiere Street
Launceston Tas 7250
Ph: 6336 3913
Other information about the poppy industry in Tasmania
Tasmanian Poppy Growers' Association:
28 Garfield Street, Launceston Tas 7250
Phone 6343 2244; Fax 6343 2822; or emailTasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services - fact sheet on thebaine and the health risks associated with stolen poppies