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NSW Government Defers Medicinal Cannabis Driving Defence
The NSW Government has released its long-awaited response to last year’s Drug Summit, accepting 50 of the 56 recommendations - but holding back on one of the most critical issues for medical cannabis patients: a legal defence for drivers who test positive while using prescribed cannabis. Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed the government will delay any decision on a driving defence until receiving further advice from an interagency working group later this year. Police Min
Cannabis Club Australia
Oct 28


74-Year-Old Tasmanian Man Escapes Jail Sentence for Growing Cannabis to Relieve Pain of Others
Image is a generic representation and not actual footage. A 74-year-old man from the Midlands has been granted a merciful suspended...


Aussies to Spend $1 Billion on Medical Cannabis in 2024
Australia’s medical cannabis industry is experiencing explosive growth, with spending projected to hit an impressive $1 billion this...
Cannabis Club Australia
Nov 27, 2024


Victoria's Medicinal Cannabis Reform a Step Forward for Australian Drivers
New reforms in Victoria, effective March 1, 2025, give magistrates discretion in sentencing drivers who test positive for THC (the active...
Cannabis Club Australia
Nov 15, 2024


Can Australian Employers Dismiss Staff for Testing Positive on Medicinal Cannabis?
Earlier this year, a Brisbane worker was sacked after testing positive for THC—the psychoactive compound in cannabis—during a routine...
Cannabis Club Australia
Nov 15, 2024


Patients Turning to Medicinal Cannabis for Unmet Mental Health Needs
Prescribing THC and CBD for psychiatric conditions is increasing in Australia, despite limited clinical evidence. New research by the...
Cannabis Club Australia
Jun 6, 2023


Medical Cannabis Trials Mired in Red Tape: A Call for Compassionate Change
As the push for access to medical cannabis continues to grow, patients across Australia are left waiting in the wings, caught in a web of...
Cannabis Club Australia
Dec 12, 2016
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