Tag: Australia

Written by Frank Schuler on October 23, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Spray Shows Promise For Cancer Patients With Refractory Pain

One area of cannabis research that is of particular interest to people around the globe, and for obvious reasons, pertains to how the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Australia is home to an emerging cannabis industry, although cannabis laws vary from state to state throughout the country. The most...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

University Of Sydney To Offer Free Cannabis Testing

The University of Sydney is launching a fairly robust study in an attempt to, as the university describes it, “investigate cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Queensland’s Cannabis Driving Laws Are Inhumane

It is no secret that people that consume cannabis are often subjected to an enormous amount of stigma, including and especially from a...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 29, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study Finds Cannabis Extract Effective For Refractory Chronic Pain Patients

The most common health condition that people use cannabis to treat is pain. Patients can experience pain for any number of reasons, and...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Legalize Cannabis Australia Party Obtains Record Results In Queensland Elections

The single-issue party is poised to gain its first senate seat in Queensland. Is recreational reform on the cards nationally? Elections...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Australia Has Issues A Quarter Million Cannabis Prescriptions Since 2016

Medical cannabis is increasingly prescribed for a multitude of conditions. Where does this indicate that the market ‘down...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

55% Of Australians Want To Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol According To New Poll

Back in 2012, I was part of a network of activists pushing for legal cannabis at the state level here in the United States. We were able...

Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Australian Researchers Examine Motivation Behind Increased Support For Legalization

Support for adult-use cannabis legalization is stronger now at the global level than at any other time since the start of international...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 8, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Australia And New Zealand Renew Commitment To Medical Cannabis

The APAC region of the world continues to develop its medical cannabis industry – but no word yet about further reform Australia...

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2021. Posted in Business.

Australian Pharmacies Can Now Sell CBD Without A Prescription

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on earth right now, even ahead of THC. THC is obviously still very...

Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Lawmaker In Australia Pushes For Cannabis Decriminalization

Cannabis policies can take on many forms around the globe. Unfortunately, the most common form is prohibition. Cannabis reform is...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 30, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Australia Moves Forward Into The Global Cannabis Export Game

Cannabis reform is moving forward in interesting ways down under. Not content to “just” begin producing medical crops for...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 20, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Australia Lets General Practitioners Prescribe Medical Cannabis

The UK and Australia might both be members of the Commonwealth, but their approach to medical cannabis so far could not be more...

Written by Johnny Green on October 18, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Australian Government Wants To See Evidence That Cannabis Legalization Works

Last month the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalize cannabis for adult use. The ACT...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Medical, Science.

Australia Launches Multi-Million Dollar Medical Cannabis Research Effort

The cannabis plant is one of the most useful plants on earth. It has the ability to feed, clothe, and in many cases, the power to heal....

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Australian Capital Territory Becomes First Jurisdiction To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Advocates have long stated that if national cannabis reform cannot be achieved in a particular country, to aim for a more localized...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 29, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Medical, Politics.

Report: Australia’s Cannabis Industry Expected to Boom

Every locale that has legalized cannabis, be it medicinal use or full legalization for all adults, has created more jobs and revenue for...