Medical Marijuana - Cannabis in Australia

Nimbin hemp to be displayed in Sydney

Growers and activists from Nimbin will descend on Sydney this weekend with more than one hundred low-THC cannabis plants, and an inflatable medicinal cannabis tincture bottle.
The inflatable medicinal cannabis tincture bottle is off to Sydney. (supplied)
The inflatable medicinal cannabis tincture bottle is off to Sydney. (supplied)
But they are not worried about being pulled over by the NSW Highway Patrol or Drug Unit, as the NSW Department of Primary Industries has sanctioned the transportation of the plants.
The low-THC plants will be on display at the inaugural Hemp Health & Innovation Expo, being held at Rosehill Gardens, on Saturday and Sunday.
The expo, which will be opened by NSW Premier Mike Baird, is also hosting the second ‘United In Compassion’ Medicinal Cannabis Symposium.
Northern Rivers hemp grower, Andrew Kavasilas, has been negotiating with the DPI for months to organize the shipment of hemp plants.
‘Nimbin will have the biggest stall at the expo and for the first time we will be supplying cannabis plants,’ Mr Kavasilas told Echonetdaily.
‘There will be a whole tent full of them and for many people it will be the first time they have seen a real cannabis plant.
‘It’s taken months of paper work and negotiating with government but now it’s happening.’
The Nimbin contingent will also feature ganga faeries and the inflatable cannabis tincture bottle, as well as products and information from local businesses.
Mr Kavasilas said the hemp symposium in Sydney was a major step forward as it had a ‘certain amount of legitimacy’.
‘It’s being opened by the premier for a start,’ he said.
He is hoping that politicians and the wider public are beginning to see the benefits of industrial hemp, and medical cannabis.
‘No government in the world has introduced a meaningful medical cannabis regime and I am hoping this pushes out federal government further along that path.’
‘Doctors are calling for meaningful research and clinical trials but we (The HEMP Party) are saying there needs to be interim measures in place because tens of thousands of Australians are using pot everyday.’
Organisers of the symposium have said it would feature exhibitors from around the world.
‘They will be showcasing everything from hemp fabrics, textiles, clothing, bedding, beauty and health products, medicinal hemp products, building materials, hydroponic equipment and supplies,’ organisers said.

reference: http://www.echo.net.au/2016/05/nimbin-hemp-to-be-displayed-in-sydney/

Ex Police Officer Says Better Quality of Life With Medical Cannabis

reference: https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2016/clip-cik90zcgx0028dhnndfe24e4x

Lanai Carter finally granted permission to import medical cannabis

For over 2 years, Lanai Carter and her family have been fighting for medical cannabis treatment for her son, Lindsay.

The good news? Queensland Health have cleared the way for her teenage son to receive a shipment of certified medical cannabis.

Emma spoke with Lanai Carter.

reference: http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2016/05/permission-granted-for-medical-cannabis-treatment.html

Greens MP John Kaye Eyes Medicinal Cannabis Bill

Greens MP John Kaye was eyeing to introduce a private member’s bill that seeks to legalize the use of medical cannabis weeks before he died of cancer on Monday evening.

Kaye himself had used cannabis for medicinal use in order to reduce the pain. However, his plans to pass the bill were put to a stop when his health started to deteriorate quickly 10 days ago and eventually succumbed at the age of 60.

“His belief in the need for the laws had been strengthened by his own personal experience and the benefit he received from cannabis as pain relief,” fellow Greens MP David Shoebridge revealed to Fairfax Media. “That sums the man up. He was always thinking of the greater good.”

Another fellow Greens MP, Jeremy Buckingham, gave notice of Kaye’s aim to present the bill on his behalf. “His intention was to advance the cause of decriminalising medicinal cannabis by drawing on his own experience,” Buckingham said.

The New South Wales government has gone on board upon legal proceedings on medical cannabis but the Greens contended that an immediate change to the laws is needed, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

Tributes are flowing for the Greens MP, with family, friends and colleagues remembering him as a fearless, principled and formidable political figure.

“We’ve lost a brave, tireless activist and a wise, fearless mind,” NSW MP Jamie Parker told the parliament on Tuesday. “We’ve lost a comrade, a colleague, a friend.”

Before he was elected to parliament back in March 2007, Kaye worked at the University of NSW where taught and researched electrical engineering and specialized in greenhouse issues and sustainable energy. He received his PhD from the University of California Berkley.

On Tuesday, the Legislative Council was adjourned as a mark of respect to Kay. A private funeral service will be held this week in Sydney, according to 9news.com.au.

reference: http://www.australianetworknews.com/greens-mp-john-kaye-eyes-medicinal-cannabis-bill/