Medical marijuana accused father's trial delayed
Medical marijuana is illegal in Australia but Queensland and Victoria have joined New South Wales in a $9 million trial of cannabis oil for patients suffering epilepsy, end-of-life pain and chemotherapy-related nausea. Photo: supplied
The case against a Queensland man accused of treating his cancer-stricken toddler with cannabis oil has been delayed, awaiting testimony from doctors.
The prosecution is waiting on statements from two doctors at the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, where the man was arrested on January 2.
His two-year-old daughter was receiving treatment for stage 4 neuroblastoma inside and in an attempt to treat chemotherapy-related nausea police allege he was putting cannabis oil into her food.
Department of Public Prosecutions listings officer Suzanne Phillips said statements from the doctors had been expected by May 15 but one of them was away on leave.
She said the statements were "definitely expected" early this week.
The Cairns father's case has generated international...
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