Thousands of people are needlessly funneled into the criminal justice system every year because the consumption of cannabis is prohibited in Victoria by outdated laws.
Now is the time for government to act – now is the time for sensible and meaningful law reform.
Medicinal cannabis became legal in Victoria in 2016, but thousands of patients risk losing their licence because our road laws have not been updated to accommodate this medical innovation.
That's why Legalise Cannabis Victoria passed a motion in Parliament which calls on the Victorian Government to immediately establish a legal defence for medicinal cannabis prescription holders who are charged with the presence of drugs in their system, if the medication was taken in accordance with a prescription and they were not impaired when tested.
From textiles to food, bioplastics, construction materials, and biofuel – hemp has been around for thousands of years and been used in thousands of ways.
Sadly, the environmental, societal, and economic benefits from this wondrous plant have been stifled due to stigma and a lack of investment.
We must respond to the findings of the Inquiry into the Industrial Hemp Industry in Victoria to ensure our laws better support this vital industry.
August 28, 2024
A new Victorian report into workplace drug testing has found that employees prescribed medicinal cannabis have routinely lost their job or faced disciplinary action just for taking a legal medication – and the law must be amended to protect them.
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LCP Victoria MP David Ettershank has been a leading national voice for medicinal cannabis patients.
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