Health Minister Greg Hunt says a number of companies will be now be allowed to import medical cannabis to Australia, creating a regular supply.
Patients have formerly needed to get individual permits for each shipment from the Therapeautic Goods Administration, which could take months.
Mr Hunt says once the changes come into effect, patients will be able to get medical marijuana just days after their doctors prescribe it.
Maram Ismail Spoke with Dr Ziad Fashkha to tell us more about this new developments.
