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‘No Sufficient Evidence’ to Legalise Cannabis in Australia: Peak Medical Body

‘Legalising cannabis for recreational purposes sends the wrong signal to the public,’ the AMA said.
‘No Sufficient Evidence’ to Legalise Cannabis in Australia: Peak Medical Body
A researcher examines a cannabis plant at an undisclosed location in Victoria, Australia, on June 9, 2017. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images
Henry Jom
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Australia’s peak medical body has opposed a proposal by the Greens to legalise cannabis, saying that there is insufficient evidence to warrant its legal use for recreational purposes.

If passed, the Legalise Cannabis Bill (pdf) would allow for the sale of approved cannabis strains for recreational use across all Australian states and territories—a move that has both sides in contention.
Henry Jom
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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