United Nations reschedules cannabis in historic vote
The United Nations (UN) has voted to reschedule cannabis from a schedule 4 drug to the least restrictive drug category – schedule 1. Keep Reading
NSW set to decriminalise minor possession of illicit drugs
Despite their hard stance over the past years of shutting down music festivals, stationing drug sniffing dogs at train stations, and invasive strip searches, the NSW government is consider a major change. Keep Reading
Australian Minister for Education & Training says cannabis use is “dangerous and addictive”
Western Australia’s Minister for Education & Training Sue Ellery made a speech in parliament this year, stating the the Labor government “is not contemplating” the legalisation of recreational cannabis use in the state. Keep Reading
Thailand removes cannabis from the country’s narcotics control list
Thailand’s industrial cannabis industry has just been an early Christmas gift, with the country’s Narcotics Control Board deciding to remove cannabis from the narcotics list. Keep Reading
Cannabis advocates argue NZ government should disregard referendum results
Cannabis advocates in New Zealand are calling for Prime Minister Jacinta Arden to disregard the results of the cannabis referendum, as it is the “right thing to do.” Keep Reading
How Pfizer influenced Australian cannabis policy for 8 years with government funding
From 2008 to 2016, the world’s second largest drug company and one of the most aggressive opioid marketers, produced reports that influenced the Australian government to publish fabricated and misleading cannabis information. Keep Reading
US House of Representatives will vote on cannabis decriminalisation bill in December
The US House of Representatives will be voting on a bill to decriminalise cannabis in December, according to a letter obtained from House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer. Keep Reading
NSW parliament rejects bill that would allow medical cannabis patients to drive
The New South Wales parliament has rejected a bill that would allow medical cannabis patients to use their prescription to fight drunk driving charges. Keep Reading
UN prepares to vote on cannabis recommendations
On December 2nd, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs will gather to vote on a set of recommendations made by WHO concerning cannabis. Keep Reading
Australians consumed more cannabis than ever in 2020, yet the government continues to fight the failing war on drugs
Every year, often multiple times a year, the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) analyses Australia’s wastewater in an effort to monitor drug consumption. The 11th report was just released. Keep Reading