Australia's first medical cannabis study announced at Newcastle hospital

The New South Wales Premier Mike Baird says he is excited about the prospects of Australia's first medical cannabis trial for terminally ill adults.

Mr Baird and Medical Research Minister Pru Goward were given a tour of the Calvary Mater hospital today, where the trial is taking place.

Ms Goward said treatment will begin early next year.

"The intention of this trial is to test whether or not medical cannabis can improve the quality of life of patients in their final stages," she said.

The trial involves using both vaporised leaf cannabis and a pharmaceutical and the first results are expected next year.

Mr Baird said the research will improve the quality of life for thousands of terminally ill patients.

"Why are these people who are in the fight of their lives, why are they undertaking pharmacy in their backyards?"

"Why don't we get the best minds in the country...

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