Petition to Legalise Medicinal Cannabis

Tasmanian Citizens draw to the attention of the House a proposal to conduct a clinical trial using Cannabis whole plant as a medicine which will identify the potential advantage to individuals suffering from a range of medical conditions and; highlight that Cannabis is an effective way to treat certain conditions and alleviate pain and suffering and; that a medical Cannabis industry would benefit the Tasmanian economy and not harm the Poppy industry. Your petitioners, therefore, request that a system be introduced for Medicinal Cannabis to be trialled, tested and developed (in conjunction with the University of Tasmania) and; that legislation be introduced to allow individuals who may benefit from Cannabis to have access to such medication as prescribed by their doctor.