Tag: Australia

Australian Government Report Recommends Cannabis Reform

Written by Hazel Norman on March 24, 2025. Posted in Policy.

A government committee in Victoria, Australia is recommending that personal cannabis cultivation and possession be decriminalized in the jurisdiction. The recommendation is similar to the public policy...

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Cannabis Legalization In Australia Would Generate $700 Million In Annual Revenue

Written by Hazel Norman on March 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

A recent estimate from Australia’s Parliamentary Budget Office projects that the enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization in Australia could generate as much as $700 million in annual revenue. “The...

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Study: Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Negatively Impact Driving Performance

Written by Frank Schuler on March 8, 2025. Posted in Science.

No responsible cannabis advocate wants intoxicated drivers on public roadways. With that being said, just because someone has metabolized THC in their system does not automatically mean that they are...

Lawmakers Criticized In Australia For Failing To Legalize Cannabis

Written by Hazel Norman on December 27, 2024. Posted in Policy.

A lawmaker in Australia is criticizing his peers for failing to approve an adult-use cannabis legalization measure this year. Legalise Cannabis WA MP Dr. Brian Walker recently lashed out at Australia’s...

Australian Medical Cannabis Sales Quadrupled In The Last Two Years

Written by Johnny Green on November 27, 2024. Posted in Business.

Medical cannabis sales in Australia have quadrupled during the last two years, with Australians expected to spend an estimated $1 billion on medical cannabis this year. Medical cannabis was first legalized...

Australian Lawmakers To Vote On Cannabis Legalization This Month

Written by Johnny Green on November 18, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Australia’s parliament is set to vote on an adult-use cannabis legalization bill later this month. The Australian Greens are championing the recreational legalization measure, which will receive...

Parliamentary Report: Cannabis Reform In NSW Is “Only Rational Course”

Written by Hazel Norman on November 10, 2024. Posted in Policy.

A new parliamentary report issued in New South Wales calls for cannabis reform in the Australian state. The 148-page report, which was tabled by the premier and finance committee, called cannabis reform...

Medical Cannabis Patients Report Reduced Pain, Improved Mental Health

Written by Frank Schuler on November 2, 2024. Posted in Science.

Humans have a very long history of harnessing the wellness benefits of the cannabis plant. It wasn’t until the 20th century that the cannabis plant became villainized due to harmful political...

Cognitive Performance Is Unaffected By Nightly CBD Use Per Australian Study

Written by Frank Schuler on September 1, 2024. Posted in Science.

Insomnia is a major issue around the world, with an estimated one-third of adults worldwide having symptoms of insomnia, and roughly ten percent of adults globally are diagnosed with insomnia. Insomnia...