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While some have concerns over the move – a first for Australia – the territory isn’t expecting things to change all that much Chief minister Andrew Barr describes the Australian Capital Territory’s decision to legalise cannabis possession for personal use as an “evolution, not a revolution”. That’s certainly the way Stephanie , a Canberra resident…

Health minister says he will leave legal issues to attorney general as criticism from senior ministers grows The Morrison government has “no plans” to override the Australian Capital Territory’s new law legalising possession of cannabis, the health minister Greg Hunt has said. On Friday Hunt and treasurer Josh Frydenberg added to a growing chorus of…

Minister says attorney general Christian Porter is looking at ‘trendy’ law change Christian Porter has warned Australian Capital Territory cannabis users they may not be protected by a new law legalising recreational use, weighing in alongside the home affairs minister, Peter Dutton, against the law. On Thursday Dutton described the new laws as unconscionable, comments…

The private member’s bill will allow Canberrans over 18 to possess 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants Possessing and growing cannabis for personal use looks set to become legal in Australia’s capital. The ACT Legislative Assembly is expected to pass a private member’s bill on Wednesday from Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson that would…

Plant-derived Epidyolex is first medicine of its kind to be given green light by regulators The first cannabis-based medicine for childhood epilepsy is expected to be available soon in the UK and the rest of Europe after its UK manufacturer, GW Pharmaceuticals, received the green light from European authorities. Cambridge-based GW said the European Medicines…

Entrepreneurs behind Lowell Cafe see the business as a major turning point toward the ‘end of prohibition’ in America In some parts of America, hundreds of thousands of people are arrested each year for marijuana. In West Hollywood, it’s on the dinner menu. Continue reading…

Elaine Levy says she has spent £30k on private supply despite prescriptions being made legal The mother of a woman with severe epilepsy has put her house up for sale after spending her family’s savings on private prescriptions for medical cannabis. Elaine Levy, the mother of 25-year-old Fallon, who has Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, said she had…

As marijuana becomes more acceptable and its consumer base grows, companies are aiming for prestige Despite being expensive and sometimes rare, cannabis isn’t typically considered a luxury good. It’s too closely associated with slovenly, underperforming young men to convey wealth or style. But as cannabis becomes more acceptable and the consumer base grows to include…

Siobhan Benita says the capital should make the move to tackle youth crime The legalisation of cannabis should be tested in London to improve public health and stop young people being drawn into crime, a London mayoral candidate has said. Siobhan Benita, the Lib Dem candidate for next year’s election, said the idea of legalising…

Drinks firm says it will wait and see before investing in marijuana after its profits rise Diageo, the drinks firm behind Guinness and Johnnie Walker whisky, said it was keeping one eye on the North American cannabis industry, as soaring gin and tequila sales helped boost profits. Pretax profit rose by 12% to £4.2bn on…