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Exploring impacts of COVID-19 on cannabis supply and demand in Australia
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has today released a paper revealing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply and demand of cannabis in Australia. Jointly written by AIC researchers Laura Doherty, Tom Sullivan and Alexandra Voce, the report outlines who is most likely to use cannabis during the pandemic and what effect the pandemic had on cannabis supply.
AIC Deputy Director Dr Rick Brown said the findings reveal first hand insights into why people use cannabis and why some individuals have increased their use since the pandemic began.
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Changes in culture of OMCGs
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has today released two papers revealing the changing culture within outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG) and the effects on members, as described by former OMCG members themselves. These papers, prepared by the AIC’s Serious and Organised Crime Research Laboratory in partnership with Queensland Police Service, highlight the recruitment of increasingly violent and criminally inclined new members and the need to develop flexible support for those who want to leave clubs.
AIC Deputy Director Dr Rick Brown said the findings reveal never before seen insights into the changing nature of outlaw motorcycle gangs, their effects on members and the consequences associated with wanting to leave a club.