Legalise Cannabis Party

• The Australian Legalise Cannabis Party is a political party in Australia that advocates for the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use. The party was formed in response to growing public support for cannabis law reform and the recognition that current prohibition policies have not been effective in reducing harm or preventing use. The party’s core values center on personal freedom, harm minimisation, and social justice. They argue that legalising cannabis would reduce the burden on the criminal justice system, allow for better regulation and quality control, and provide significant economic benefits through taxation and the creation of new industries. The party also emphasises the importance of access to medicinal cannabis for patients who can benefit from its therapeutic properties. In addition to cannabis law reform, the party supports broader drug law reform, evidence-based policy making, and the protection of civil liberties. Their approach is grounded in the belief that adults should have the right to make informed choices about their own health and lifestyle, and that government policy should prioritise public health and individual rights over punitive measures.

Official website:

• https://www.legalisecannabis.org.au/