Michael Pettersson

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Michael Pettersson
MLA
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Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
for Yerrabi
Incumbent
Assumed office
15 October 2016

In February 2021, Pettersson introduced a bill into the ACT Legislative Assembly to decriminalise small quantities of some drugs. [16] Under this proposed legislation certain drugs such as MDMA, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin would be decriminalised in small quantities for personal use and possession. [17] The Legislative Assembly is currently undertaking an Inquiry into the Bill which will be reported on in October 2021. [18]

Personal life

One of Pettersson's hobbies is chess. He became the first politician to play in the 25th Australian National University Chess Open in Canberra. [19] Pettersson also enjoys mountain biking, yoga and the US TV Show 'Survivor'. [9]

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References

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  8. ↑ "Yerrabi - ACT Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  9. 1 2 Manager, Web (12 March 2020). "Pettersson-Michael". www.parliament.act.gov.au. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "Michael Pettersson MLA > Inaugural Speech". michaelpettersson.com.au. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
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  12. ↑ Vue, Toby (20 June 2021). "Calls to roll out 'hugely popular' e-scooters to outer suburbs". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  13. ↑ Bushnell, Ian. "Petition calls for Yerrabi Pond clean-up and new facilities". The RiotACT. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
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  16. ↑ Bartle, Jarryd; Lee, Nicole. "Drugs could soon be decriminalised in the ACT. Here's why that would be a positive step". The Conversation. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  17. ↑ White, Daniella (14 December 2020). "ACT push to decriminalise heroin, ice and MDMA possession". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  18. ↑ Manager, Web (25 June 2021). "Inquiry into the Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021". www.parliament.act.gov.au. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  19. ↑ "Check mates compete at Australian National University Chess Open". The Canberra Times. 30 July 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
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