October 2016 Commonwealth medicinal cannabis initiative

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Session overview

This presentation was delivered as part of information sessions held in October 2016 following the introduction of Australia's medicinal cannabis framework. 

It provides information on the Commonwealth Medicinal Cannabis Initiative and the regulatory arrangements supporting the cultivation, production and manufacture of medicinal cannabis for medical and scientific purposes. 

Topics covered include:

• the Commonwealth Medicinal Cannabis Initiative
• medicinal cannabis reforms in Australia
• the regulatory framework established under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
• licensing and permit requirements
• cultivation, production and manufacturing arrangements
• the roles and responsibilities of regulators and industry participants.

Background

In 2016, legislative reforms established a national framework to allow the cultivation and production of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes in Australia. These information sessions were designed to help stakeholders understand the new regulatory arrangements.