Jeff Knipe is a resilient survivor and strong advocate for fair, health-based cannabis reform.
Over the past six years, Jeff has faced and overcome two battles with cancer. After enduring long term effects and trying a wide range of pharmaceutical treatments with little success, it was not until a terminally ill friend introduced him to cannabis edibles that he finally experienced real improvements in sleep, pain management, and appetite.
Like many Victorians, Jeff faces an unfair reality under current roadside drug testing laws. Despite not being impaired, he risks losing his licence and his livelihood simply for using legally prescribed medication. Jeff is committed to reforming drug driving laws so they are evidence based, protect road safety, and do not punish responsible patients.
Jeff is also a strong believer in personal freedom and the right of people to grow their own cannabis to manage their health without fear of criminalisation. In Parliament, he will fight to protect patients and support the growing number of Australians who rely on medicinal cannabis.
Jeff has a keen interest in building a thriving hemp industry and sees hemp as a major opportunity to support local farmers, create regional jobs, and contribute to a stronger, cleaner future through sustainable agriculture and manufacturing.
Jeff has been a passionate volunteer for Legalise Cannabis for many years and has run for the party in a number of elections. Jeff ran on Rachel Payne’s ticket in 2022, in the Federal seat of McPherson in QLD and most recently the state SA seat of Chaffey.
