RESEARCH
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 516
Kath Noneofyourbusiness Cannabis News, News
TOP STORIES
Medicinal cannabis driving inquiry hears measuring impairment is key, as NSW law change considered
Drug-driving experts have their say at NSW inquiry but government still refusing to listen
AUSTRALIA/NZ
WA MP’s Propose Controversial Bill To Legalise Cannabis
WA premier rejects legalised cannabis plan
How the Legalise Cannabis Australia Party almost defeated Pauline Hanson
The Legalise Cannabis Australia Party, And 2022 Election Results
Campaign to increase veterinary access to medicinal cannabis not dead yet
Medicinal cannabis campaigner in Kyabram
Don’t forget our nurses when addressing patient access to medicinal cannabis
Teen caught driving motorised Esky allegedly carrying drugs around Melbourne suburb
Unharm: Have your say! What does legalising cannabis look like to you?
Crime groups using illicit tobacco to finance drug trade and terrorism as cigarette prices soar
NORTH AMERICA
Athens, Georgia on Cusp of Major MJ Decriminalization Ordinance
Kentucky Governor Appoints MMJ Advisory Panel
Louisiana Governor Signs Ten Cannabis Bills, Including Significant Medical Marijuana Expansions
Texas Republican Party Policies Include Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
Florida Official Awaits Justice Department’s Response To Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Rights Lawsuit
WORLD
Cannabis Has Pretty Much Found Its Way Into Every Corner Of The Globe……
Colombia’s Pro-Cannabis President-Elect
Italy: House justice panel OKs growing 4 cannabis plants
Spanish Government To Vote On Proposals For Medical Cannabis Legalisation This Month
Young Czechs First In Europe For Cannabis Consumption
‘The power of cannabis’: Japan embraces CBD despite drug taboo
Russia sentences US teacher to 14 years for cannabis smuggling
Ukrainian hemp farmers persist despite challenges brought by war
Isle of Man ‘overwhelmingly in favour’ of medicinal cannabis facility following consultation
Swiss to lift ban on medical use cannabis
HEALTH
Cannabis Is Not A ‘Cure All’ For Women’s Health, But shows Dramatic Improvement In Patients’ Quality Of Life
Irradiated Cannabis is Real: Now What?
Aerosolized Cannabis Significantly Reduces Pain Levels in Neuropathy Patients
Why Are Sick Kids Still Being Denied Medical Cannabis?
Medical cannabis eases chronic pain – but only if it has very high THC
USA: Number of Medical Cannabis Patients Quadrupled from 2016-2020
POLITICS & LAW
Department Of Justice No Longer Interested In Marijuana Crimes In America?
American Medical Association Approves Marijuana Expungements Resolution
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
USA: National Hemp Association and Hemp Feed Coalition Join Forces
Pot now treated like any other business in California
Are Marijuana Laws Causing Supply Chain Issues? Yes, Say Truck Drivers In Legal US States
Google and Facebook urged to drop ban on CBD and CBG advertising
HISTORY & CULTURE
How to put out a joint and save it for later
EVENTS
Nimbin MardiGrass, 16-18 September 2022, Nimbin NSW
BILLS & INQUIRIES
Submissions now available: NSW parliamentary inquiry on the justice of THC-positive driving laws
NSW Council for Civil Liberties Submission: Inquiry Into The Road Transport Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis Exemptions From Offences) Bill 2021
CAMPAIGNS
The Legalise Cannabis: Personal Health Plan
Join Legalise Cannabis! Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au
Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.
FUNDRAISERS
‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW
Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice
PETITIONS
PETITION – Tell Albo: Legalise cannabisnow!
End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws
Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges
RESEARCH
Global Drug Survey 2022
University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT
Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis
EDUCATION
Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary
ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors
Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup
Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered
Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 515
Kath Noneofyourbusiness Cannabis News, News
TOP STORIES
The Cannabis Industry’s Survival Depends on The Drug Driving Laws
‘As legal as garlic’: High times in Thailand as marijuana is decriminalised
AUSTRALIA/NZ
Legalise Cannabis Party at HHI Expo – 10 News First
GRASS ROOTS CAMPAIGN’S HIGH HOPES! Legalise Cannabis whack FEDERAL ELECTION, plan to bake NSW
ETAA seeks early meeting with Albanese government
Australian Medical Cannabis Campaigner’s Queen’s Birthday Honour
Voters in Callide electorate to vote in state by-election this weekend
NORTH AMERICA
New Mexico Marijuana Company And Patients Sue For Insurance Coverage For Medical Cannabis
Kentucky Governor Issues Medical Marijuana Executive Order Creating Advisory Committee To Study Patient Access Options
3 new recreational marijuana stores opening this week in New Jersey
West Virginia Advocates Collecting Signatures for Decriminalization Ballot Measures
Oregon will become first US state to ban synthetic cannabis
Colorado Town Considering Changing Its Name to ‘Kush’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Former Cop, Says ‘Light Up’
Pot nuns Sisters of the Valley start touring in California
Pot Investor Sees Opportunity in Cash Crunch, California Brands
Federal Court Sides With Nebraska Medical Marijuana Activists In Lawsuit Over Ballot Requirements
Montana Officials Restrict Tribal Marijuana Cultivation To Smallest License Tier
British Columbia Decriminalizes Drugs – Is This A New Global Trend?
WORLD
Jersey Continues To Position Itself As Regional Cannabis Leader As It Issues 5th Cultivation Licence
Russian Court Extends Detention of Brittney Griner
German Officials Formally Launch Marijuana Legalization Effort, With Hearings Set To Begin This Week
Portugal Group Demands Freedom to Vote for Personal Use of Cannabis
Climate change will affect where and how cannabis is grown
HEALTH
Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Prescriptions, Improved Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Study Finds Weekly Cannabis Use Has Minimal Impairment on Physical Health
Characteristics of People Seeking Prescribed Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Evidence From Project Twenty 21
5 Next-Generation Psychedelics Entering Clinical Trials This Year
POLITICS & LAW
USA: Major GOP Players Battle For And Against Cannabis In 2022
USA: Pro-Legalization GOP Congresswoman Prevails In Primary Victory After Being Attacked Over Marijuana Reform Stance
Congressional Researchers Say Marijuana Legalization Movement Is Undermining Mexican Cartel Profits
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
USA & Canada: Cannabis retailers increasingly discounting their products
How Sustainability is Driving the Hemp Building Industry in Europe and the U.S.
HISTORY & CULTURE
The Incredible Realism of Liam Wesley Goodman’s Art
Scientists link weed smoking to greater empathy, agreeableness, and moral fairness
Should morality be removed from the debate on drugs?
Traditional Medicine
How Cannabis Consumption Lounges Create Safe Spaces for BIPOC Consumers
Cannabis tourism: how a new travel trend is taking off
EVENTS
Nimbin MardiGrass, 16-18 September 2022, Nimbin NSW
BILLS & INQUIRIES
Submissions now available: NSW parliamentary inquiry on the justice of THC-positive driving laws
NSW Council for Civil Liberties Submission: Inquiry Into The Road Transport Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis Exemptions From Offences) Bill 2021
CAMPAIGNS
The Legalise Cannabis: Personal Health Plan
Join Legalise Cannabis! Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au
Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.
FUNDRAISERS
‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW
Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice
PETITIONS
PETITION – Tell Albo: Legalise cannabisnow!
End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws
Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges
RESEARCH
Global Drug Survey 2022
University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT
Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis
EDUCATION
Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary
ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors
Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup
Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered
Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 514
Kath Noneofyourbusiness Cannabis News, News
TOP STORIES
Thailand removes cannabis from narcotics list, decriminalises growing plants at home
Thailand To Release All Cannabis Prisoners
ACT government agrees to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin and cocaine
AUSTRALIA/NZ
Cannabis campaigners’ blunt message trumps Palmer’s millions
Time to Legalise: Australia Demands Cannabis Law Reform
Cannabis for therapeutic use is still out of reach for many sick New Zealanders, despite changes in the law
NORTH AMERICA
DC lawmakers pass bill that would ban employers from firing workers for marijuana use
American Workers Testing Positive for Cannabis More Than Ever
U.S. Conference of Mayors Backs Federal Cannabis Reforms During Annual Meeting
Cannabis Bills Show Conflict in Industry, Growing Acceptance Among Arizona Lawmakers
Delaware House Upholds Governor’s Marijuana Legalization Veto
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana 280E Tax Relief Amendment In Committee
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Registrations Commence
Five Texas Cities to Vote on Decriminalization This Year
North Carolina medical marijuana bill goes to House with final Senate OK
Louisiana Senate Approves Bill Allowing Public Employees to Use Medical Pot
Canada to begin 3 year drug decriminalisation trial
Ontario Cannabis Store data breach raises credibility, security concerns
WORLD
Thailand to ease cannabis rules but smokers warned over smell ‘nuisance’
Morocco begins process of regulating medicinal use
Portugal Group Demands Freedom to Vote for Personal Use of Cannabis
UK parliamentary group urges radical overhaul of CBD approval system
UK CBD Regulatory Debacle
New hemp and medicinal cannabis law in Argentina is ‘triumph against hypocrisy’
German Government Pressures Ministers To Accelerate Recreational Cannabis Roll Out
SCIENCE & TECH
Award-winning researcher engineers cannabis strain with 20% more THC
HEALTH
Are You Smoking Irradiated Cannabis? And is ‘Nuclear Weed’ Safe?
Is cannabis a blood thinner?
War on drugs blamed for lack of evidence on cannabis and pain
Cannabis use disorder related to more severe and persistent alcohol use and PTSD symptoms in U.S. veterans
Study reveals inaccurate label claims on unregulated CBD products
POLITICS & LAW
White House Intern Applicants Will Be Asked About Marijuana, Biden Administration Clarifies
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
New crypto currency for the cannabis Industry
USA: Senator Urges Colleagues To Give Marijuana Businesses Access To Federal SBA Loans And Services
EVENTS
Nimbin MardiGrass, 16-18 September 2022, Nimbin NSW
BILLS & INQUIRIES
Submissions now available: NSW parliamentary inquiry on the justice of THC-positive driving laws
NSW Council for Civil Liberties Submission: Inquiry Into The Road Transport Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis Exemptions From Offences) Bill 2021
CAMPAIGNS
The Legalise Cannabis: Personal Health Plan
Join Legalise Cannabis! Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au
Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.
FUNDRAISERS
‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW
Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice
PETITIONS
PETITION – Tell Albo: Legalise cannabisnow!
End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws
Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges
RESEARCH
Global Drug Survey 2022
University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT
Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis
EDUCATION
Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary
ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors
Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup
Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered
Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 513
Kath Noneofyourbusiness Cannabis News, News
TOP STORIES
Medicinal cannabis product CBD does not affect driving ability, research finds
“Frankly Fed Up” With Unjust Drug Driving Laws, Says Legalise Cannabis’ Bernard Bradley
PETITION – Tell Albo: Legalise cannabis now!
AUSTRALIA/NZ
Australian distilleries turning over new leaf with foray into cannabis-infused liquor
The [political] support that money does not buy
Hanson likely to get over the line, but writing’s on the wall for One Nation
Legalise Cannabis Australia may miss out on a Senate seat but the fight goes on in Queensland
Lambert finds CBD has no impact on driving, even at maximum daily dose
Submissions now available: NSW parliamentary inquiry on the justice of THC-positive driving laws
NSW Police Given the Power to Search Past Drug Offenders Without a Warrant
Legalise Cannabis WA thwarted in bid to get Labor to adopt previous policy on possession
NZ’s GFI Making Its Medical Cannabis Mark In Australia
NORTH AMERICA
Will New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Repair Drug-War Harms?
California sheriff asks Elon Musk for help with county’s illegal weed problems
California Department of Cannabis Control launches cannabis data visualization tool
Connecticut Governor Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Cannabis ‘Gifting’
Cannabis home delivery slated to begin in Connecticut
Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Marijuana and Protects Off-Duty Use
North Carolina Senate passes bill that would avert hemp industry shutdown
North Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Set For Senate Vote, As Poll Shows Overwhelming Public Support
Minnesota Accused Of Plotting To Change Marijuana Party Name To ‘MAGA’ Party To Siphon GOP Votes
Canadian cannabis producers’ overdue excise taxes more than triple to CA$52M
Canada Temporarily Decriminalizes Four Drugs in B.C. as Overdose Deaths Rise
WORLD
Lithuanian MPs propose to decriminalise possession of cannabis
Switzerland To Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sale Trial Program This Summer
The Complicated World of Medical Cannabis in India
More than half of election candidates ‘would support a progressive approach to cannabis’ in Jersey
South Africa: Commercialisation of cannabis not justice department’s domain
New Cannabis Testing to Help Growers Manage, Prevent Microbial Outbreaks
HEALTH
Case Report: Topical CBD Preparation Resolves Skin Cancer Lesions
THCA: What are THC crystals and what are their potential benefits?
Can You Ask Your Doctor For A Cannabis Prescription Instead Of Painkillers?
POLITICS & LAW
USA: Lawmaker Calls on Transportation Department to Amend “Outdated” Cannabis Testing Requirements
How Cannabis And LGBTQ Rights Reform Have Intertwined Through The Decades
USA: FDA Warns Four Companies for Selling Unapproved Animal Drugs That Contain CBD
FBI Marijuana Arrest Data May Be Critically Flawed, And DOJ Is Being Asked To Investigate
USA: DEA Reports Ongoing Decline in Marijuana-Related Arrests
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
USA: Cannabis Tourism Is Now A $17 Billion Industry—And It’s Just Taking Off
Ukraine war, supply-chain woes cause cannabis fertilizer shortage, increased costs
Price, convenience key factors driving illegal cannabis sales: report
EVENTS
Nimbin MardiGrass, 16-18 September 2022, Nimbin NSW
BILLS & INQUIRIES
Submissions now available: NSW parliamentary inquiry on the justice of THC-positive driving laws
NSW Council for Civil Liberties Submission: Inquiry Into The Road Transport Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis Exemptions From Offences) Bill 2021
CAMPAIGNS
The Legalise Cannabis: Personal Health Plan
Join Legalise Cannabis! Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au
Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.
FUNDRAISERS
‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW
Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice
PETITIONS
PETITION – Tell Albo: Legalise cannabis now!
End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws
Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges
RESEARCH
Global Drug Survey 2022
University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT
Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis
EDUCATION
Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary
ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors
Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup
Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered
Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 512
Kath Noneofyourbusiness Cannabis News, News
TOP STORIES
LEGALISE CANNABIS AUSTRALIA: High Levels of Support in 2022 Federal Election
Michael’s interview with The Project
Legislating Cannabis Legalisation: An Interview With Legalise Cannabis Candidate Gail Hester
AUSTRALIA/NZ
Legalising Cannabis Just Took A Step Closer To Reality In South Australia
Australian industry warned it will never be viable without drug-driving reform
Greens MP calls for drug-driving reform in Queensland
Luxury Cannabis Wellness Resort For Australia
Certifying of carbon credits can advance hemp among Australian farmers
Another Step Towards Cannabis Manufacturing In WA’s Collie
NZ Doctors wary of cannabis as a medicine
NORTH AMERICA
General strike called at Quebec cannabis stores
Lawmakers vote to legalize recreational marijuana in Rhode Island
Delaware’s Democratic Governor Vetoes Marijuana Legalization Bill, But Lawmakers Have Votes To Override
Vermont Issues First Cannabis License
Massachusetts Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Officially Exceed $3 Billion, State Reports
Arizona Recreational Marijuana Sales Hit A New Record In March, State Reports
New York Senator Files Bill To Allow Community Marijuana Gardens For Adults Who Can’t Grow At Home
North Carolina Lawmaker Introduces Legalization Bill
Illinois Begins Issuing Craft Grow Cannabis Licenses
WORLD
Swaziland’s Cannabis Grandmas Trampled Under Legalization
Guyana government in talks over law to structure hemp industry
Argentina Gets Ready to Legalize Medical Marijuana at the Federal Level
Marijuana ‘Strain’ Labels Often Mislead Consumers, Study Of Nearly 90,000 Samples Shows
HEALTH
How does cannabis affect memory?
New studies on cannabinoids for glaucoma, nausea, and insomnia
I tested my breastmilk for THC. Here’s what I found
POLITICS & LAW
Cannabis legalization bill reintroduced in South Australia
US appeals court: Hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products are ‘lawful’
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Australian industry told adult-use exports are vital to sustainability
Canada: Micros continue to be most popular licence category
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Refuses to Certify Veteran-Owned Hemp Company
Aurora Cannabis sets more closures, selling Sun greenhouse at fraction of cost
CAMPAIGNS
The Legalise Cannabis: Personal Health Plan
Join Legalise Cannabis! Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au
Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.
FUNDRAISERS
‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW
Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice
PETITIONS
Unharm’s Legalise Cannabis Petition
End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws
Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges
RESEARCH
Global Drug Survey 2022
University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT
Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis
EDUCATION
Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary
ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors
Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup
Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered
Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials
LEGALISE CANNABIS AUSTRALIA
Kath Noneofyourbusiness Cannabis News, Media Releases
LEGALISE CANNABIS AUSTRALIA: High Levels of Support in 2022 Federal Election
Below are links to the numerous media reports about Legalise Cannabis Australia’s exciting performance in the 2022 Australian Federal election. The growing legions of medical cannabis patients are starting to emerge politically.
Increasing voter support to decriminalise cannabis
Legalise Cannabis Australia eyes state election after increase in support
Legalise Cannabis Australia Party Has Seen Record Votes In Federal Election
Legalize Cannabis Australia Party Obtains Record Queensland Senate Votes In Federal Elections
Legalise Cannabis Australia party sees record Queensland Senate votes in federal election
Legalise Cannabis Party Could Snare A Senate Seat
Legalise Cannabis rides high in Senate vote as grassroots campaign pays off
Medical cannabis driving laws are a ‘big problem’: Bladerstone
Michael’s interview with The Project
The Noosa yacht club member who led the hemp party to its best result yet in Queensland
‘A pleasant surprise’: The niche party challenging Pauline Hanson in Qld
Pro-cannabis parties make big election gains, with the battle for legalisation likely to be fought in the Senate
Why ‘it’s a matter of time’ before marijuana is fully legalised in Australia as pot party SWEEPS the election
Was there a second green wave in the federal election?
Cannabis reform not as likely as some voters may hope
Any donations are greatly needed and appreciated and enable us to run more candidates…legalise.org.au
For further info contact Gail on 0412893387 or Michael on 0472760236
Michael Balderstone
President, Nimbin HEMP Embassy, Legalise Cannabis Australia (Formerly Australian HEMP Party) & Nimbin MardiGrass
51 Cullen Street
Nimbin NSW 2480
Phone: (02) 66890326 or 0472 760236
“The war on drugs seems to be all about who gets to profit from our pain relief, a truly sick business.”
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