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Australia: Medical marijuana has widespread support from Vote Compass users

Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 10:01

Support for medical marijuana was highest amongst people aged 55 and over: 84 per cent agreed it should be legal.

Younger respondents were slightly less supportive, with 72 per cent aged 18-34 in favour.

Both major parties have offered conditional support for medical marijuana.

The Coalition Government is planning medicinal cannabis trials for epileptic children, terminally ill adults and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Opposition Leader Luke Foley has accused the Government of moving too slowly, saying the trials are unnecessary because the benefits have been proven.

He has also called for legislative changes to protect terminally ill patients from prosecution if they use the drug.

Medical marijuana is not the only issue where the will of the electorate appears to have outpaced both major political parties and existing legislation.

Almost three quarters of Vote Compass participants expressed support for voluntary euthanasia for terminally...

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