Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Law and You (81) Medical Cannabis Decriminalisation

Marijuana Plants

Marijuana Plants Source: SBS

With the manufacture of medical cannabis now permitted in Australia, how much longer will Australians be waiting to see some form of legalisation?


Published

Updated

By Lê Tâm

Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends


With the manufacture of medical cannabis now permitted in Australia, how much longer will Australians be waiting to see some form of legalisation?


Chronic and seriously ill Australians will be able to access medicinal cannabis more quickly under sweeping changes announced by the Federal Government.

The push for legislation would allow for the medical use of cannabis for people with HIV, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, those undergoing chemotherapy and for the management of pain associated with cancer, or any illness or condition declared to be a terminal or serious medical condition.

 


Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Vietnamese

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now