Politicians from the Prime Minister on down are opening the door to the idea of trialling the medical use of marijuana.
But while the signs may be encouraging for those seeking access to the drug, many aren't willing to wait.
And some experts worry what's currently being supplied, often to children with severe and complicated medical conditions, may not be truly effective or even safe.
Professor Paul Komesaroff is with the Centre for the Study of Ethics in Medicine and Society at Monash University.
He told Peggy Giakoumelos the debate surrounding the medical use of marijuana is not a new one.
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