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Australia: Cannabis cultivation trial set for Victoria

Submitted by Marijuana News on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 08:45

Victoria is set to grow its own marijuana to help legally treat people with a range of serious medical conditions.

In an Australian first, the Andrews government is preparing to announce a cannabis "cultivation trial", potentially clearing the way for a state-based medicinal cannabis oil industry.

Premier Daniel Andrews promised before the November 2014 election to legalise cannabis oil for use in exceptional circumstances.

Premier Daniel Andrews promised before the November 2014 election to legalise cannabis oil for use in exceptional circumstances. Photo: Emma Morgan

The controversial move follows a promise by Daniel Andrews before the November 2014 election to legalise cannabis oil for use in exceptional circumstances to treat conditions such as cancer, Dravet Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma and Parkinson's disease.

Fairfax Media can reveal a landmark report by the Victorian Law Reform Commission - with recommendations to clear complex legal, medical, regulatory and jurisdictional hurdles...

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