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Prepared by the UK Association of Police Controlled Drug Liaison Officers (APCDLO)

Cannabis Council Australia is seeking the Australian Treasury’s consideration of funding measures in the 2026–27 Budget that will strengthen safety, quality and system integrity for medicinal cannabis products accessed by patients across Australia.

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration undertook a consultation on the regulation of medicinal cannabis which closed on 7 October 2025.

Cannabis Council Australia's position on current arrangements for workplace drug testing in the context of legally prescribed medicinal cannabis.

This paper lays out the current legal status of medicinal cannabis and driving in Australia

A new industry campaign, Road to Reform, has recently launched, supporting state amendments to driving laws after a survey of thousands of patients found more than 99% back the call for change.

A recent survey of more that 6,000 medical cannabis patients showed that 61% were reluctant to discuss their medical treatment, with many citing concerns around perceptions of cannabis in the community.

Bill introduced on Tuesday will allow medicinal cannabis users to take part in closed-circuit trial

Recent submissions to the industry regulator outline how requirements to avoid the term ‘medical cannabis’ has caused uncertainty for patients, and not being able to speak in plain English causes real harm and confusion around available treatment options.