Australia: Hemp Embassy, politicians, welcome medical cannabis laws

The Nimbin Hemp Embassy will apply for a licence to cultivate medicinal cannabis following the passing of laws in Federal parliament this week.

Hemp Embassy president Michael Balderstone said the Embassy had contacts with a network of growers and healers on the north coast of New South Wales.

‘We are a non-profit organization and we know the cannabis culture really well,’ Mr Balderstone said.

‘This is an opportunity to create genuine legal, taxable employment in this region.’

His comments followed the passing of legislation that clears the way for Australia’s State and Territory governments and companies to apply for a license to locally cultivate or manufacture medicinal cannabis products.

‘This is a great opportunity for “Hemployment” … in the application we will point out that we have connections with growers and medicine makers,’ he said.

Richmond MP Justine Elliott and Page MP Kevin Hogan both welcomed the new laws.

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