Asia Pacific & Australia
West Australian Parliament Report “Medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp in Western Australia” Published
The ABC reports
A West Australian parliamentary report has recommended the elimination of barriers to accessing medicinal cannabis, including letting people with a prescription drive a car while the drug is in their system.
The Select Committee on Cannabis and Hemp has made 16 recommendations to the state government, ranging from changing drug driving laws to doubling the amount doctors are allowed to prescribe to patients.
Legalise Cannabis Party member and committee chair Brain Walker said change was overdue and that WA Premier Mark McGowan should take action.
Read report by clicking on image (120pp)
Commentary by the ABC
A West Australian parliamentary report has recommended the elimination of barriers to accessing medicinal cannabis, including letting people with a prescription drive a car while the drug is in their system.
Key points:
- The chair of the committee says WA could be the “most sensible and advanced state” in the country if the recommendations of the report are adopted
- The report makes 16 recommendations, including changes to drug driving laws
- Doctors say the “zero-tolerance” approach from mining companies is hurting FIFO workers.
The Select Committee on Cannabis and Hemp has made 16 recommendations to the state government, ranging from changing drug driving laws to doubling the amount doctors are allowed to prescribe to patients.
Legalise Cannabis Party member and committee chair Brain Walker said change was overdue and that WA Premier Mark McGowan should take action.
“What I’d like to say to to the premier and to the state government is that we have an option for enhancing the wellness of the population of the state,” he said.
“There’s a significant proportion who will benefit from cannabis and who are not currently able to enjoy the benefits of that medication.
“Examine this and please commence the process to making legislative change.”
Read more at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-30/wa-parliamentary-committee-tables-medicinal-cannabis-report/102164826