Is Australia Ready To Legalise Medical Cannabis In 2024

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davidgon098

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The Greens Party are pushing for medical marijuana to be legalised in Victoria by 2024, in a move that would regulate the recreational usage of the drug.​

This comes as a survey by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found 41% of Australians supported the legalisation of cannabis for personal use.

In 2020 the ACT became the first Australian state to allow citizens to be in possession of up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow it in their home.

Legalising cannabis could generate tens of billions in revenue, enabling big dole increase, Greens argue​

Legalising cannabis could generate $28 billion in taxes — and allow the government to increase the dole by $80 a week.

according to the Parliamentary Budget Office, and allow the government to increase the dole by $80 a week.

The Greens have commissioned the PBO to war game the revenue that could flow from legalisation, a path embraced by Canada, where marijuana can be bought by adults at government-run stores and licensed private retailers.

It remains a crime in Canada to grow more than four plants at home, smoke in public, carry more than 30 grams or sell to anyone aged 18 or under.

Under the Greens’ plan you could grow six plants in Australia, but it would remain a crime to sell pot to anyone underage, such as teenagers.

Economic Benefits of Legalising Cannabis ​

Legalizing cannabis offers a substantial opportunity for economic growth in Australia. According to a report by Deloitte Access Economics, the Australian cannabis market could be worth up to AUD $28.8 billion annually (Deloitte Access Economics). This presents an opportunity for job creation and tax revenue generation, particularly crucial in post-pandemic economic recovery.

2. Reducing the Black Market​

Legalization has consistently proven effective in undermining the illegal drug trade. A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that the illegal cannabis market thrives due to prohibition, and regulation can significantly reduce its prevalence (AIHW, 2020). Reducing illegal activity enhances product safety and quality through regulation.

3. Social Equity​

Legalization can address social injustices arising from the war on drugs. Australian policies focused on equity, such as expunging prior cannabis-related convictions and prioritizing licenses for marginalized communities, have the potential to correct historical wrongs (Drug Policy Australia, 2021).
 
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One Drop

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This is Australia you’re talking about yeah ? I lost all confidence in this country the day they made ACT legal state and left the rest of the other states out in the cold , what a fucking joke this country looks like to rest of mainstream world my American friends call me the little convict that can’t ……
 
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If the greens were involved in the current cannabis laws of Canberra then they didn’t do a very good job ,,
We have a member that had his four plants STOLEN by the cops because they deemed them to be beyond the allowable weight,,
meaning any photoperiod plant ,,yes just one plant can be taken if the deem it too big,,

So that leaves 4 pissy autos to sustain the grower for a year ,
If he is lucky he might get a couple of grows in but that won’t be enough for many growers/smokers,,
Yep,the greens failed growers in Canberra.

So as far as I’m concerned with new canna laws I wouldn’t be putting my hopes on the greens ,,and whatever they come up with will be alongside of government plans to force new arm jabs on us ..all while they preach social equity,,,they can shove their word salads up their LGBTQxyz clackers

And if their proposed six plants does get through where are they going to get that $28+ billion from,,?
Might get that much from fining people that have one plant that exceeds the required limit,,
As far as using any proceeds to help fund dole bludgers ,,well that’s ok if you believe in fairy tales,,coz then they go on to talk about using that money for job creation ,,so which is it,,jobs or money to the jobless ?

Any talk of expunging past convictions should go hand in hand with repaying the fines from those convictions, but that won’t be on the cards even if they got their $28 billion,,
And what about time served ,,bet they have no plans to accomodate that idea,,Historical wrongs will not be fully righted.

Also the mention of buying weed at “government run stores and licensed private retailers” sounds nonsense ,,are they saying a private retailer is gonna face competition from the government run stores ? Sound like more malarkey to me.
The greens will do as the W.H.O.& W.E.F. And any other ABC organisation Want them to do ,,so eventually,,,they might want to ban all types of backyard gardening as is trying to be implemented in some states of the US.
Fuck the greens ,,rant over.😊
 
Mellow oldfark

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davidgon098 said:

The Greens Party are pushing for medical marijuana to be legalised in Victoria by 2024, in a move that would regulate the recreational usage of the drug.​

This comes as a survey by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found 41% of Australians supported the legalisation of cannabis for personal use.

In 2020 the ACT became the first Australian state to allow citizens to be in possession of up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow it in their home.

Legalising cannabis could generate tens of billions in revenue, enabling big dole increase, Greens argue​

Legalising cannabis could generate $28 billion in taxes — and allow the government to increase the dole by $80 a week.

according to the Parliamentary Budget Office, and allow the government to increase the dole by $80 a week.

The Greens have commissioned the PBO to war game the revenue that could flow from legalisation, a path embraced by Canada, where marijuana can be bought by adults at government-run stores and licensed private retailers.

It remains a crime in Canada to grow more than four plants at home, smoke in public, carry more than 30 grams or sell to anyone aged 18 or under.

Under the Greens’ plan you could grow six plants in Australia, but it would remain a crime to sell pot to anyone underage, such as teenagers.

Economic Benefits of Legalising Cannabis ​

Legalizing cannabis offers a substantial opportunity for economic growth in Australia. According to a report by Deloitte Access Economics, the Australian cannabis market could be worth up to AUD $28.8 billion annually (Deloitte Access Economics). This presents an opportunity for job creation and tax revenue generation, particularly crucial in post-pandemic economic recovery.

2. Reducing the Black Market​

Legalization has consistently proven effective in undermining the illegal drug trade. A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that the illegal cannabis market thrives due to prohibition, and regulation can significantly reduce its prevalence (AIHW, 2020). Reducing illegal activity enhances product safety and quality through regulation.

3. Social Equity​

Legalization can address social injustices arising from the war on drugs. Australian policies focused on equity, such as expunging prior cannabis-related convictions and prioritizing licenses for marginalized communities, have the potential to correct historical wrongs (Drug Policy Australia, 2021
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Mellow oldfark

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While big pharma has a strong presence here and in the UK there's gonna be.no other "legal" suppliers!
Their lobbyists will make sure those in government
Abide by their wishes to protect their interests and investments.
Until something gives can't see much changing really.
Pre tumbled trichome taxed Overpriced 2nd grade imports it is.
 
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Sun Ra

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LOAF said:
Was the Vietnamese lads growing their budget PGR red bud shite! Did u see the footage bro... Gloomy dank looking "greenhouses" with no lights. Good ridance mafuggahs
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Huge operation though. They must have been raking in the cash.
 
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