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New Zealand to overturn cannabis vaporizer ban, clearing the way for imports

New Zealand plans to reverse a law banning cannabis vaporizers before new regulations kick in for the launch…

News January 21

European Commission proposes unified EU vote on WHO cannabis scheduling recommendations

In advance of the March session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the European Union's…

News January 15
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Top 10 global cannabis stories of 2019: WHO backs rescheduling, Linton out at Canopy, Canadian firms eye US & more

Cannabis markets in Canada and elsewhere in the world went on a roller-coaster ride in 2019, as irrational expectations gave…

News December 30
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New Zealand finalizes groundwork to launch medical cannabis industry in April

New Zealand completed the regulatory foundation for its medical cannabis sector this week, making a key concession by…

News December 18
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New Zealand’s adult-use cannabis law would allow consumption lounges but impose cultivation limits

New Zealand has unveiled a draft law detailing the strict controls that would apply to recreational marijuana businesses…

News December 3
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Australian-grown medical cannabis clears key export hurdle for first time

Australia is one step closer to joining Canada and the Netherlands in the competitive medical cannabis export market.

News November 19
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Australia launches inquiry into medical cannabis access

Australia’s Senate is launching a formal inquiry into issues involving patient access to medical cannabis. Limited access to…

News November 15
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Western Australia cuts red tape for medical cannabis in boost for patients, industry

Australia’s westernmost state is making it easier for patients to access medical cannabis. Western Australia said it will…

News November 13

Australian capital legalizes recreational marijuana

Australia's capital is the first part of the country to legalize recreational marijuana for personal use.

News September 25
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Proposed overhaul of Australia’s medical cannabis framework ‘far too slow,’ industry officials say

Executives welcomed recommendations to improve the framework governing Australia’s medical cannabis scheme as a potential breakthrough, but some…

News September 23
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