No. Salvia divinorum is not explicitly banned federally in Australia, but its psychoactive salvinorin A is controlled under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 and state-level Poisons Standard schedules, restricting possession, sale, and use. The TGA’s 2023 interim decision to prohibit importation without a license signals tightening compliance ahead of 2026’s updated drug scheduling framework.
Key Regulations for Salvia Divinorum in Australia
- Federal Control: The Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 regulates salvinorin A as a “narcotic drug,” requiring import/export licenses from the Office of Drug Control (ODC).
- State Scheduling: All states list Salvia divinorum as a Schedule 9 or 10 substance under the Poisons Standard, criminalizing possession or supply without authorization.
- 2026 Transition: The TGA’s 2023 interim decision mandates stricter import controls, aligning with the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 to classify salvinorin A as a prohibited substance by 2026.