This is the second medicinal cannabis product to have been approved by the TGA, since Emerge Health's Sativex in 2012.

NSW drug driving legislation creates an offence to be found with the mere presence of a prescribed drug in their system.

The newsletter links to recent media releases and reports in practice and regulation relating to the healthcare industry.

Over-the-counter access to CBD (cannabidioil) in Australia is one step closer following TGA's latest announcement.

In a decision released on 3 February 2023, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have agreed to amend the Poisons Standard to include new Schedule 8 entries for both psilocybine...

Many countries across the globe are now opening up legal avenues for the production, sale and consumption of cannabis.

For therapeutic use, cannabis products may be available over-the-counter in Australian pharmacies without a prescription.

Fear of getting into trouble with the law is a major barrier to seeking medical help when illicit drug use is involved.

Though growing cannabis for personal use remains illegal in most Australian states and territories, growing for medicinal and scientific purposes was legalized under federal law in 2016.

It is already legal to recreationally use and personally possess cannabis in the Australian Capital Territory.

The decision to legalise cannabis has been sparked by a reclassification by the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.

A negative result in NZ is only a setback to reform; in Australia, it is now legal to smoke cannabis at home in Canberra.

The sale and supply of bongs is criminalised in Australia, with possession and ownership banned in most jurisdictions.

A patient who regularly uses medicinal cannabis to treat their ailments recently remarked about the delay in supply.

A critical step for a business to get the edge on their industry competitors is through the creation of a Culture of IP.

NSW citizens want a regime that tests for levels of illicit drugs in a person's system that would hinder driving ability.

A 64 year old employee with six years' service has been awarded reinstatement by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

Australia has established a national scheme for the development of cannabis for medicinal and scientific research purposes.

One of the most common drug offences we see as criminal lawyers is possessing dangerous drugs under section 9 of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld).

Employers must understand their legal obligations when employees need to take prescribed medical cannabis.