Australia: Opposition to medical cannabis based on 'faith, not logic'

Medical cannabis will eventually be legalised in Australia and opposition is based on "faith, not logic", the chairman of a business granted permission to grow crops on Norfolk Island has said.

Former West Australian Liberal MP Mal Washer, who is a GP and chairman of a Perth-based company which has just been granted permission to grow medical marijuana on Norfolk Island for export to Canada, said the growing operation would be closely monitored.

The company had previously sought permission to grow cannabis in Tasmania but encountered too much opposition.

"Norfolk Island has a fairly autonomous government so they were fairly receptive because they have economic problems and they need employment opportunities for the people there," Dr Washer told 720 ABC Perth.

The Australian Federal Government will soon take governing control over Norfolk Island and the growing plans will have to be approved by the incoming island administrator.

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