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medicinal cannabis

Election 2017 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Election 2017 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 August 201723 July 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

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What if cannabis was legal? – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 10 July 201703 August 2018

With Green MP Julie Anne Genter’s medicinal cannabis bill due to be debated in Parliament, the issue of legalisation is […]

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Faster medicinal cannabis access in Australia – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 February 201703 August 2018

The Australian Federal Government has made changes to speed up access to medicinal marijuana, which patients will be required to […]

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UPDATED: Change to approval for medicinal cannabis – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 February 201727 February 2020

UPDATED with new comments. Patients seeking medicinal cannabis will no longer need the approval of a minister, but instead will go […]

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No more minister approval for medicinal cannabis – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 08 February 201703 August 2018

Patients seeking medicinal cannabis for pain relief will no longer need the approval of a minister, but instead will go to […]

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Victoria set to legalise medical marijuana – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 October 201528 March 2016

In an Australian first, the Victorian Government announced yesterday it would legalise marijuana for the treatment of medical conditions including […]

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Medicinal cannabis debated

In the News  |  Published: 13 May 2014

TVNZ’s Sunday programme explored the issue of medicinal marijuana this weekend, interviewing Kiwi parents who believe medicinal cannabis is the […]

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