Cannabis Law and Politics

The Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party will provide a protest vote for Cannabis law reform at the Eden-Monaro by-election on Saturday 4 July 2020 HEMP Party President and candidate Michael Balderstone, who turns 72 during the by-election campaign, has passionately continued his protest for justice since the HEMP Party began in 1992. If Michael wins he will move to Eden-Monaro and be closer to Canberra for work on Cannabis law reform. “You’re allowed to smoke there now.” Why can’t we all grow a couple of plants like in Canberra which is surrounded by this electorate? If we were allowed home-grown for personal use across Australia, we could save billions in health…

I grew up in the country and was sent to boarding school at a young age which I found traumatic. After discovering Cannabis my migraines miraculously disappeared. When I moved to Nimbin 35 years ago I discovered it was a refugee camp from the war on drugs. As I learnt more about this war against a plant that is a fantastic safe medicine my fury knew no bounds at such injustice. I believe if we are allowed to grow our own supply it can save billions in health costs and help millions enjoy a higher quality of life. I would provide small, affordable licences for people to supply dispensaries so they can use their knowledge and talent and this would create thousands of jobs. …

Is the tide FINALLY turning??? https://www.6pr.com.au/podcast/medical-cannabis-access-to-get-easier/ The Australian Medical Association is welcoming reforms allowing GPs to prescribe medicinal cannabis meaning patients no longer need to see a specialist. However if the patient is under the age of 16 or has a history of drug use they will be referred to a specialist. AMA WA president Dr Andrew Miller says GPs are now better equipped to prescribe the drug, given they have access to more data than was previously available. Oliver Peterson spoke with Dr Andrew Miller and Little Green Pharma Managing Director Fleta Soloman. AND THEN THERE"S THIS: National Breaking …

https://www.change.org/p/queensland-attorney-general-yvette-d-ath-police-minister-mark-ryan-and-dpp-michael-byrne-qc-please-stop-cannabis-arrests-and-prosecutions-now Cannabis is a Health and Social Issue NOT a Criminal Issue! It's Time to Change the Unjust Drug Laws STOP Cannabis Arrests and END Prosecutions of all Patients and Carers BY signing our petition the attached petition letter will be emailed to the Attorney General, Yvette D'Ath and all of the Decision Makers above. We request the Queensland Government STOP cannabis arrests.

The result of the HEMP Party’s low budget campaign underscores the strong support for Cannabis law reform. The Morrison Government must now understand that Australian Cannabis supporters have sent a clear message via the privacy of the polling booth. Voters didn’t care much about the rosy spending and future proofing promises of the major parties nor the faces and rhetoric of the far right. An astonishing number of Australians chose to vote for Cannabis law reform as their number one most important single issue. Hefty potentialWith over 250,000 primary senate votes (1.7% nationally, excluding the ACT), the government should be under no illusion of the potential for HEMP t…

Dear Kevin,I know you have heard about the problem for Cannabis users with current roadside drug testing. It seems people can test positive days after smoking or even if they have been sitting with smokers. It’s also a problem in that someone who has had their first smoke of Cannabis, especially if they had alcohol as well, is entirely different to someone like myself or thousands of others in your electorate who have been daily users of Cannabis for decades as our choice of medicine or therapy. We all agree impaired drivers should be kept off the road, no matter what drugs they have used. However, stopping someone from using their preferred medication, they have been use…

Every part of the plant is used — root, leaves, and flowers for medicine; stems for textiles, rope, and paper; seeds for food and oil. Hemp is a valuable resource for methanol and bio-diesel. Hemp seed typically contains over 30% oil and about 25% protein, with dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals. Studies of cannabinoid biology have lead to many discoveries in neuroscience and immunology. The endocannabinoid system, operates in the regulation of brain function and the immune system. Cannabis as a commodity will have far reaching consequences on legislation and the value of other commodities including crude oil, coal, cotton, beef & dairy, soy bean, wood-pulp, buildin…

The easy way to vote 1 HEMP.Look for the leaf on the Senate Ballot Paper.Write the number 1 in the box underneath.Choose six boxes above the line.Number them in the order that you like. The HEMP Party has nominated senate candidates in all states and the NT for a formal protest vote to end prohibition.“Aussies can safely vote for Cannabis law reform in the federal election,” says HEMP Party President and NSW Candidate Michael Balderstone. “The ballot box is the one time when you can anonymously make a mark for the most useful plant on the planet that should never have been made illegal.” There are several very important issues we would love to raise. One of them is RDT. R…

Our operators at HEMP HQ patiently answer one of the most common questions. “What are your policies on…?” Hi Australian voter and thank you for contacting the HEMP Party.Many voters don’t know about HEMP. Some Aussie voters ask about our other policies or want to know about our opinion on issues other than Cannabis. Officially there are none, HEMP is a formal protest to end prohibition. It’s all in the name that is HEMP Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) PartyThe Single IssueProhibition has failed, it has caused much more harm than good. Prohibition is continuing to cause confusion and places an increasingly significant number of Australians with acute and chronic medi…

The HEMP (Help End Marijuana Prohibition) Party will announce their senate candidates on Saturday at the 420 celebrations in Nimbin. “Aussies can safely vote for Cannabis law reform in the federal election,” says HEMP Party President and NSW Candidate Michael Balderstone. “The ballot box is the one time when you can anonymously make a mark for the most useful plant on the planet that should never have been made illegal.” HEMP plans to run senate candidates in every state. There are several very important issues we would love to raise. One of them is RDT. Roadside Drug Testing, is a nightmare for Cannabis users and the police know it, they are targeting places like Nimbin…

Defining HEMP’s MissionElection 2019. Many voters don’t know about HEMP. Some ask about our other policies or want to know about our opinion on issues other than Cannabis. Officially there are none, HEMP is a formal protest to end prohibition. It’s highly unlikely that a HEMP candidate will become an elected senator. The Single IssueProhibition has failed, it has caused much more harm than good. Prohibition is continuing to cause confusion and places an increasingly significant number of Australians with acute and chronic medical conditions in an appalling situation. Those who enjoy Cannabis for personal reasons are in a sickening legal situation too. Candidates for 2019…