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Nimbin Mardi Gras: A Celebration of Cannabis Culture and Freedom

Tucked away in the lush hinterlands of Northern New South Wales, Australia, lies the counter-culture haven of Nimbin. This quirky village is infamous for its open embrace of cannabis culture, and each...

Hundreds of supporters attend picnic rally, 36 arrested at Melbourne park

Police have swarmed on a pro-marijuana rally where hundreds where campaigning for the legalisation of the drug. At least 36 people were arrested at an annual pro-cannabis picnic at Melbourne’s Flagstaff Gardens....

3WA Interview- David Ettershank on 420 in the park 2024

MP David Ettershank has hit out at Victorian Police Commissioner, Shane Patton, after the top cop said police will ensure no one breaks the law at a 420 event this Saturday. Member...

This telehealth service changed Fiona’s life, but now it’s out of money

A world-first telehealth psychiatry service is at risk of closing despite needing only $400,000 a year to survive, amid a growing push for a payroll tax levy to help fund NSW’s ballooning...

Media Release: Melbourne Legalise Advocates To Join International Cannabis Celebrations on Saturday, April 20

MPs and advocates for the legalisation of cannabis will join the international 420 cannabis celebrations on Saturday, April 20, gathering in Flagstaff Gardens from 2pm. Following heavy handed policing at last year’s...

Call to Boost Mental Health Funding Following Bondi Attack

Deliberations for the NSW Budget will include a bid to introduce a payroll levy on the state’s largest employers to reverse a slide in mental health funding. Legalise Cannabis MP Jeremy Buckingham...

Judge Recognises that Medicinal Cannabis Producers are Not Criminals

The benefits of cannabis medicine are becoming widely accepted within the Australian community. However, laws around the non-profit cultivation of the plant to help the sick continue to carry the same level...

Uruguay: Pioneering Recreational Cannabis Legalisation

Uruguay was the first country in the world to legalise cannabis and has a history of progressive drug policies, with personal possession of drugs being decriminalised as early as 1974. In December...

Hempcrete Pottery

Hemp can be used to make Hempcrete pottery. The process involves creating a mould of the desired shape, then filling it with a mixture of hemp and lime. The hempcrete would then...

Bio Plastics from Hemp

The process of making bioplastics from hemp involves extracting sugar from the hemp plant to convert into polylactic acids (PLAs). The cellulose content of hemp (65-70%) makes it an ideal plastic manufacturing...

Hemp Fabric: 100% Biodegradable and Grown Pesticide Free

Imagine a fabric that caters to all your needs - comfort, breathability, and durability. A fabric stronger than cotton, making it a long lasting addition to your wardrobe. A fabric that breathes...

Hemp Paper: The Eco-Concious Choice

HEMP PAPER Hemp paper offers numerous advantages over traditional tree based paper, making it a beneficial and viable alternative. Rapid Growth and Sustainability Hemp paper is sustainable. Unlike trees, which can take...

Could medicinal cannabis be the answer to the pain of endometriosis?

Deakin researchers are exploring the potential use of medicinal cannabis for pain management in people with endometriosis. The 'EndoCannED' trial will look at whether prescribing medicinal cannabis instead of opioids can reduce...

About time’: NSW launches inquiry into legalising cannabis

Australia’s biggest state will launch a probe into laws surrounding the prohibition of cannabis, with one MP claiming the legalisation of weed could save the state billions of dollars. An upper house...

Transforming Cannabis Laws in NSW: A Historic Inquiry

In a groundbreaking session of the NSW Parliament, The Hon. Jeremy Buckingham has initiated a call for an in-depth inquiry into the regulatory framework for cannabis in New South Wales. This comprehensive...

Media Release: WA Cannabis Party Doubles Down

In another parliamentary first, Legalise Cannabis WA MPs Dr Brian Walker and Sophia Moermond today tabled not one, but two cannabis bills. Following their anticipated attempt to legislate for adult recreational use...

Why Cannabis Will Be Legalised In The Next Decade

One of Australia's most experienced and respected senior police officers has stepped up his campaign to regulate cannabis and believes the drug will be freely and legally available within five years. Mick...

Hempcrete facility on Mid North Coast paves way for alternative building materials

Former footballer Anthony Coffey discovered the benefits of hemp for its medicinal properties when he was living with chronic pain from sports injuries. His exploration of hemp growing for medical purchases led...

Adelaide driver disputes loss of licence following official drug test proving he was not under the influence

Published on www.abc.net.au An Adelaide man who falsely tested positive on a roadside drug screening has been issued a three-month loss of licence, despite official follow-up laboratory results revealing he was not...

Turning Pain into Power with Medical Cannabis

I am a 32-year-old father of 4. Before this, I had only had experiences with cannabis in my teens. I rarely drink alcohol and can go months or years without drinking a...

NSW Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson acknowledges calls for NSW to expand psilocybin, MDMA treatments

The NSW Mental Health Minister says it is currently “too difficult” for sufferers of severe PTSD and depression to access emerging therapies. NSW Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson has conceded more needs...

Media Release: Campaign for sensible access to psychedelic therapies

Advocates for mental health reform are fronting a campaign to remove NSW specific obstacles to new treatments that have become available across Australia for patients with treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder...

Scientists Find 2,700-Year-Old Pot

Scientists have discovered two pounds of a dried plant that turned out to be the oldest marijuana in the world. Inside one of the Yanghai Tombs excavated in the Gobi Desert, a team of researchers...

Federation TAFE in Ballarat offers first accredited medicinal cannabis cultivation course

Ballarat's Federation TAFE will be the first campus in Australia to deliver nationally accredited training in medicinal cannabis cultivation and production. Medicinal cannabis is growing in popularity as a treatment option for ailments including...

Limited evidence that cannabis ‘hangover’ blunts performance

Little evidence to support 24-hour pause on safety-sensitive tasks The first systematic review examining the phenomenon of a 'next day' hangover caused by cannabis has found scant evidence impairment exists hours after...

Alternaleaf brand to appear on NRL players’ jerseys in major sponsorship deal

Alternaleaf has signed a high-profile sponsorship deal with the Dolphins National Rugby League side in a move that will see the brand appear on players’ shirts and at packed-out stadiums in Queensland....

2GB Interview: Jeremy Buckingham with Ben Fordham

Jeremy Buckingham recently appeared on 2GB to discuss his article published in the Daily Telegraph, where he supports the idea of legalising cannabis. He emphasises that legalising cannabis could help reduce organised...

Hemp is a superfood with a low-carbon footprint, and many uses. So why isn't Australia embracing it?

Most of us are familiar with hemp clothing, and some of us have tried eating hemp seeds with yoghurt or blending them into smoothies. It's been hailed as a superfood that can...

National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022–2023

Drugs can cause harm to individuals, families and communities. These drugs include alcohol, tobacco, electronic cigarettes and vapes (‘e‑cigarettes’), illicit drugs, and pharmaceuticals used for non-medical purposes. The harm caused by drugs can be health‑related, such...

Legalise Cannabis Victoria urges government to get on with drug-driving trial

Legalise Cannabis Victoria has called on the state government to get on with its drug-driving trial after new research by Swinburne University found no evidence of impairment in medicinal cannabis users during a simulated...

Germany legalises possession of cannabis for personal use

Published 23rd Feb 2024 The Guardian Australia by Lenore Taylor Germany’s parliament has passed a law allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of cannabis, making it the...

THC in blood and saliva are poor measures of cannabis impairment

A new study suggests these biomarkers are inconsistent indicators. The findings contrast with the much stronger relationship between blood alcohol concentrations and driving impairment, with implications for the application of drug-driving laws...

Activists vindicated for breaking ad laws after projecting pro-cannabis images onto Opera House/

Famously described by Prime Minister Scott Morrison as the “biggest billboard Sydney has”, the Sydney Opera House is protected by several heritage and advertising laws. Despite the strict laws, Cannabis activists Alec...

Cannabis battle shows up alcohol hypocrisy

In Australia “medicinal” cannabis is legal while “recreational” cannabis is not, yet there is no clear line between the two, only a continuum. Allow me to set the scene. In November the...

Drug-driving reform in NSW – the Government’s majority could depend on it

After 11,000 people signed a recent petition demanding reform to the state’s drug-driving laws, Legalise Cannabis NSW MP Jeremy Buckingham says the Government can’t ignore the clamour for change forever. Picture this: you’re...

Depression and the Potential Therapeutic Effects of Medical Cannabis

In this day and age, the use of medical cannabis is no longer a fringe idea. It’s a topic of serious conversation, vibrant debate, and ongoing research. One area of focus is...

NSW to consider medicinal cannabis expansion and drug law reform as hemp industry tipped to boom

Agriculture minister Tara Moriarty flags opportunity for hemp farmers ahead of formation of agriculture taskforce to drive growth. The New South Wales agriculture minister has opened the door to increasing the production...

Hemp Plastic Could Be the Answer to a More Environmentally Friendly Australia

As cannabis legalisation expands globally, the spotlight often falls on its medical potential. However, the versatility of hemp, a close relative of cannabis, extends beyond therapeutics. Hemp is emerging as a powerful...

Report Reveals that NSW Drink Driving Laws Work, Whilst Drug Driving Remains a Joke

A just released report advises that reforms to New South Wales drink- and drug-driving laws, which have seen penalty notices, triggering licence suspensions and fines, issued to first-time low-level drink drivers and drivers with...

Study: THC Blood Levels Not Correlated With Changes In Driving Performance

Toronto, Canada: The presence of THC in blood is not predictive of detriments in psychomotor performance, according to driving simulator data published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Researchers affiliated with the University of Toronto assessed...

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Nimbin Mardi Gras: A Celebration of Cannabis Culture and Freedom

Hundreds of supporters attend picnic rally, 36 arrested at Melbourne park

3WA Interview- David Ettershank on 420 in the park 2024

This telehealth service changed Fiona’s life, but now it’s out of money

Media Release: Melbourne Legalise Advocates To Join International Cannabis Celebrations on Saturday, April 20

Call to Boost Mental Health Funding Following Bondi Attack

Judge Recognises that Medicinal Cannabis Producers are Not Criminals

Uruguay: Pioneering Recreational Cannabis Legalisation

Hempcrete Pottery

Bio Plastics from Hemp

Hemp Fabric: 100% Biodegradable and Grown Pesticide Free

Hemp Paper: The Eco-Concious Choice

Could medicinal cannabis be the answer to the pain of endometriosis?

About time’: NSW launches inquiry into legalising cannabis

Transforming Cannabis Laws in NSW: A Historic Inquiry

Media Release: WA Cannabis Party Doubles Down

Why Cannabis Will Be Legalised In The Next Decade

Hempcrete facility on Mid North Coast paves way for alternative building materials

Adelaide driver disputes loss of licence following official drug test proving he was not under the influence

Turning Pain into Power with Medical Cannabis

NSW Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson acknowledges calls for NSW to expand psilocybin, MDMA treatments

Media Release: Campaign for sensible access to psychedelic therapies

Scientists Find 2,700-Year-Old Pot

Federation TAFE in Ballarat offers first accredited medicinal cannabis cultivation course

Limited evidence that cannabis ‘hangover’ blunts performance

Alternaleaf brand to appear on NRL players’ jerseys in major sponsorship deal

2GB Interview: Jeremy Buckingham with Ben Fordham

Hemp is a superfood with a low-carbon footprint, and many uses. So why isn't Australia embracing it?

National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022–2023

Legalise Cannabis Victoria urges government to get on with drug-driving trial

Germany legalises possession of cannabis for personal use

THC in blood and saliva are poor measures of cannabis impairment

Activists vindicated for breaking ad laws after projecting pro-cannabis images onto Opera House/

Cannabis battle shows up alcohol hypocrisy

Drug-driving reform in NSW – the Government’s majority could depend on it

Depression and the Potential Therapeutic Effects of Medical Cannabis

NSW to consider medicinal cannabis expansion and drug law reform as hemp industry tipped to boom

Hemp Plastic Could Be the Answer to a More Environmentally Friendly Australia

Report Reveals that NSW Drink Driving Laws Work, Whilst Drug Driving Remains a Joke

Study: THC Blood Levels Not Correlated With Changes In Driving Performance

Jeremy Buckingham says everyone in state parliament has smoked pot

New Cannabis Laws Take Effect In Multiple States—Affecting Workers, Regulators, Product Labeling And More

Parliamentary petitions requesting Random Drug Testing (RDT) laws provide exemptions for THC prescribed by a doctor.

Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Not Correlated with Increased Traffic Fatalities

Legalise Cannabis Party faces Facebook ‘censorship’

Is the end of the tunnel in sight for VIC Roadside Drug Testing trial?

Party piques the interest of mainstream media

Party executes three-state legislative assault

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September Newsletter

REFORM OF WA ELECTORAL SYSTEM – STATE OF ONENESS

Local producers and (much) less red tape key to lower medcan prices

HEMP Party Changes Name to Legalise Cannabis Australia

Legalise Cannabis Party to take on Kristina Keneally in Fowler

Roadside Drug Tests Do Not Make Our Roads Safer

Cannabis V The State: Play the Long Game

July Newsletter

Victorian Inquiry into the Use of Cannabis

How to argue with those who support drug driving testing

Legalise Cannabis wins big in WA