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WTF sensible stuff is
Pretty sure giving anyone an assault rifle that wants one is not sensible...more mass shootings in the US this month (can't count on one hand) than Aus has this century, surely a background check to make sure you are sane enough to own and a little tuition how to use it would not hurt (seems to work ok for a drivers license)!
 
Pretty sure giving anyone an assault rifle
And I'm pretty sure that anybody who bans all semi-automatic rifles as "assault weapons" doesn't know much about guns.

But viva' la difference.
 
I just got approved for medical weed today
Since I checked a couple years ago it is easier to access
A clinic opened near me so I made an appointment
Last time I checked it cost near $1000 before you even got any weed and you had to join a club
Now it was a one off fee of $120 with a referral or $150 if you self referred
Then $35 per script thereafter
Nice flower and oil to be taken under tongue
Nice clean high from the flower, I haven't tried the oil yet
It is similar price to Street prices but better quality and consistency
No bulk discounts unfortunately though like on the black market
At least I don't have to worry about the police now for possession anyway
 
That is great news @felvapes...one less thing to worry about. :thumbsup:
I have been getting a few ads pop up with clinics wanting me to join for medical cannabis but they looked a bit dodgy like most stuff online, I might have to do a bit of digging again to get the local lowdown...my local Doc does not have a clue about pot except for what I have told him.
 
That is great news @felvapes...one less thing to worry about. :thumbsup:
I have been getting a few ads pop up with clinics wanting me to join for medical cannabis but they looked a bit dodgy like most stuff online, I might have to do a bit of digging again to get the local lowdown...my local Doc does not have a clue about pot except for what I have told him.
Yea a mate of mine up Qld had said he had got medical and it wasn't so hard or expensive now
I also saw a few others popping up randomly
I googled and randomly a clinic had opened up close by so I walked in
6 week wait for the appointment and it was easy in there, didn't make me feel uncomfortable
I was honest about my use already and I make oils etc
I think I knew a bit more than the doctor tbh lol

At first he went to give me 15% thc weed, I said - that's a bit weak ....have you got anything 20% or above?
He gave me 20%
He asked me about what vape do I use

But yeah they seem to be opening up all over the place by the looks without warning and a lot easier/cheaper/more accessible than before

I now have weed nearly as clean and good as yours mate hahaa

Felt weird walking into a chemist and then walking out with a plastic tub of weed just like any other medicine

My oil is stronger though
Mine is about 90/95% thc so about 900mg thc per ml
This oil is mixed with MCT (they said coconut) and is 26mg thc per ml
Can't vape this though because of the mixer oils, only via mouth
His first recommendation as a dose was .5 ml
After hearing my use it went up to 3ml straight away lol
Even that is a conservative dose for me though

I'm very stoned from testing tonight eating oil and vaping buds

EDIT
I just realised.... that was the first time I have paid for weed on my bank card.....hahaa
 
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Looks like I need to get onto my GP,

Tasmanians will have legal access to medicinal cannabis via doctor prescriptions from today, but general practitioners warn that a cautious approach will be taken when prescribing.
The Liberal government promised increased access to medicinal cannabis as part of their updated health policy in March this year, making Tasmania the last state in Australia to allow GPs to prescribe it to their patients.
Some, like Tasmanian pharmacist Borys Szydlowski, believe easier access will benefit many people who suffer from chronic pain, and will offer safe and regulated medicinal cannabis instead of illegal and untested varieties that are available online.

Full story here,
 
Looks like I need to get onto my GP,

Tasmanians will have legal access to medicinal cannabis via doctor prescriptions from today, but general practitioners warn that a cautious approach will be taken when prescribing.
The Liberal government promised increased access to medicinal cannabis as part of their updated health policy in March this year, making Tasmania the last state in Australia to allow GPs to prescribe it to their patients.
Some, like Tasmanian pharmacist Borys Szydlowski, believe easier access will benefit many people who suffer from chronic pain, and will offer safe and regulated medicinal cannabis instead of illegal and untested varieties that are available online.

Full story here,
I got a referral from my local doctor to go to the clinic
Saved a few dollars from self referring and may have helped having my record on hand
My local wasn't too keen at first until I explained I wasn't asking him to write the script but a referral to the specialist like any other specialist doctor, then he was happy to do that
The clinic doctor was great and I walked out with a script first appointment
Have a look around mate and good luck
For you it will be the ability to have your weed on you legally more than the access especially with the cost compared to growing
You'll be able to put your bud in the medical tub and carry around too hahaa


For me the legality is a huge issue
But the bud is nice too
I usually get decent potency weed especially prior to the Rona
But I can definitely tell a difference in quality, as in you can tell when it's been flushed properly before harvest etc
Most black market here isn't and is rushed out at the end process
I've had good stuff friends have grown and flushed properly and this is similar in those aspects
The price isn't as good for me in the sense I can get discount for buying bulk on the black market
With this it is the same price no matter how much you get - which is similar to Street prices but on a lower amount or a weekly/bi weekly purchase rate

They know their market well lol
It is just affordable enough for top quality product if you already buy or compare it as a customer on the street
There is no way in hell you could make money from it and sell it on unless you sold $10/$20 bags all day like you in high school....lol
Can't even buy a month's worth of personal at a discount which is annoying (you can get a month's worth though, just no discount)
But I love the fact I'm legal and I do enjoy the access to quality product on a personal level
I hate paying for weed at all though...
Paying for consistent, clean medicine and paying protection money from police...hahaa

The chemist is now your local dealer basically
And the doctors are pushing out the pounds and farmers are pushing out the lot...lol
 
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The clinic doctor was great and I walked out with a script first appointment
Have a look around mate and good luck
Thanks for the info @felvapes although Tassie is in a bit different situation...no clinics so the GP now can write the script for bud/oil. Also says the state gov heavily subsidized your medicine to make it affordable. :smoke:
 
Thanks for the info @felvapes although Tassie is in a bit different situation...no clinics so the GP now can write the script for bud/oil. Also says the state gov heavily subsidized your medicine to make it affordable. :smoke:
Our local GPs can write scripts too, have been able to for ages but most don't want to know or go near it
The clinics were few and far between for ages and extra expensive
Only in the last few months have they been popping up all over in various different states in the country
I reckon soon you will have clinics in Tazzy too

Lol at what they call heavily subsidised
Meds over seas are cheaper and by the time we get them they are just over Street prices
Some of what we get here are grown here, a lot is coming from Canada too
We seem to export a lot of what is grown here too for some reason
But yea the prices have dropped significantly over all the states in Ausland in recent months
I think they are using tricky wording as in it isn't so much subsidised as they are taking less of a cut lol

The doctor told me it isn't covered by Medicare or the PBS and isn't subsidised at all

Either way, happy days and the changes are starting to happen and prices I believe will continue to drop to a certain extent

The doctor at the clinic I saw works with vets here and so he was good for understanding PTSD/anxiety and pain

Heres hoping you have some good news for us soon mate however you manage to achieve it
 
Went to the Dr. today but my usual was in hospital so I was talking with a locum (Dr.s that work independently for any practice) and it was the first he heard of our new local laws. He said he would have to talk to my Dr (his boss) about if he can as he said some practices he worked for will not prescribe methadone...wtf!
Anyway, my sick Dr should give the OK as I have filled him in a bit about my self-medication...we will see soon enough.
I noticed Blue Dream was on the list of avail flower as well as a 30% THC Indica (called Rocky...about AU$700 an OZ :razz2: ) and a 22% sativa (called Desert Flame)
Also nice to know if I get the medical prescription I will be legally able to drive...only in Tassie!
 
Went to the Dr. today but my usual was in hospital so I was talking with a locum (Dr.s that work independently for any practice) and it was the first he heard of our new local laws. He said he would have to talk to my Dr (his boss) about if he can as he said some practices he worked for will not prescribe methadone...wtf!
Anyway, my sick Dr should give the OK as I have filled him in a bit about my self-medication...we will see soon enough.
I noticed Blue Dream was on the list of avail flower as well as a 30% THC Indica (called Rocky...about AU$700 an OZ :razz2: ) and a 22% sativa (called Desert Flame)
Also nice to know if I get the medical prescription I will be legally able to drive...only in Tassie!
Wow
We can't drive here without risk still
Things are changing slowly though
 

Australia Cannabis Legalization Support Has Doubled in Six Years

A new study finds that support in Australia for cannabis legalization has zoomed from 21 percent to 42 percent in just 12 years.

According to a new research report, “Changes in and correlates of Australian public attitudes toward illicit drug use,” published in the Drug and Alcohol Review, attitudes towards cannabis have rather dramatically shifted in Australia.

The National Drug Strategy Household Survey (or NDSHS) is a national cross-sectional survey of drug and alcohol use in Australians aged 14 and older. It excludes those in hospitals, nursing homes, those with no fixed addresses and or serving in the military, in prison and those who do not speak English. Conducted every three years, it normally samples about 20,000 people using random sampling spread across 15 different regions.

Specific Findings for Australia​

The first finding is the most interesting if not exactly surprising. Namely, support for legalization of cannabis rose only a few points between 2007 and 2013, but much more dramatically from 25.5 percent of the population in 2013 to 41.1 percent by 2019. Support for legalizing other forms of drugs, like cocaine and ecstasy also rose dramatically, although not as much as for cannabis. Support did not change noticeably for a change in the legalization of heroin.

The study also found that support for legalization is unaffected by age except those older than 50. Men are still more supportive of legalization than women, as are university graduates. Native Australians are also more supportive of cannabis use than expats. Employment status is unrelated to the support of legalization.

Finally, the number of people supporting punishment for possession of small amounts for personal use has continued to drop.

Meanings and Interpretations​

The most significant findings of the study are no surprise. Australia has moved forward steadily on medical reform for the past several years. This in and of itself has always changed the conversation—and in every legalizing jurisdiction and country so far. See North America as well as Europe to date since 2013.

While support for the legalization of other “illicit” drugs also was found to have increased, which is in part a generational response to the punitive nature of the War on Drugs, support is also markedly greater for cannabis.

Support across generations is also consistent with other studies elsewhere, despite the Boomers’ reputation as the generation which “rediscovered” cannabis (as well as other illicit drugs).

The Impact of North American Reform​

It is undeniable that the impact of reform in North America (in both Canada and the U.S.) has impacted the discussion about cannabis reform elsewhere since the turn of the century and even more since the start of the last decade’s events, which saw legalization movements take hold in both the U.S. and Canada. This also has everything to do with how news of reform has spread—namely carried through digital, social media channels.

However, one thing is clear. In the last decade, cannabis reform has become a global topic, including of course in Australia.

What is Likely to Happen Next Down Under?​

The answer to that question is very much up in the air, particularly now.

As of just last December, the last national German poll on the topic showed that just under 50 percent of Germans now supported recreational reform. As of this year, full-boat legalization is high on the agenda of the new political coalition.

Given the fact that cannabis reform generally in Australia has been influenced by, if not has tracked German developments, this could mean that as early as next year, the issue could be brought up again on a national level here too.

Last year, the first cannabis legalization specific political party was formed in Queensland. This year, a “territory” effort in Victoria was squashed in August. The issue has been heating up there for the last several years, gaining more steam, unsurprisingly, on the national level, as medical reform has progressed.

The fact that Australia is also, like other countries, beginning to consider cannabis reform as a valuable source of domestic taxation beyond a high value crop designed for export, is clearly another reason why the issue will undoubtedly continue to progress.

Interestingly, the study was also published as the national health regulator in Australiarejected psychedelics for therapeutic use.

The Impact of English-Speaking Cannabis Reform​

One thing is also undeniably clear during the period this study has taken place—namely the importance also of English-speaking, global digital, pro-cannabis media. This in turn has absolutely driven the largest countries in the world where English is the spoken language to forward the issue in every case since Uruguay.

The fact that Germany will become the largest industrial country to legalize recreational use as soon as potentially next year, at least legislatively, will also make an impact. Starting with the fact that Deutschland is already of interest to those in the Australian medical industry seeking to sell to this market.

No matter what, in other words, the Aussies appear now to be on the brink of greater reform. And like New Zealand, which also narrowly defeated recreational reform last year in the general election by just over two points, not to mention in other countries, steady as she goes at this point means that majorities in most democratic, Western nations will be in the “for” column within the next couple of years.

In the meantime, a burgeoning industry will find a way to make its way through the regulatory spaces and developments. And that includes, of course, the conversation down under.
 
Mayhem Erupts at Melbourne Cannabis Rally as Police Haul Off Patients

The annual 420 Rally & Community Picnic at Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ended in disaster on April 20, when law enforcement sabotaged the event and hauled peaceful patients off while ignoring the medical cannabis law.

The Australian parliament amended the Narcotics Drug Act in 2016 to allow medical cannabis. In Victoria, doctors and nurse practitioners can prescribe medical cannabis, but certain products need approval from the Commonwealth Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

The 420 events there today are a mix of celebration and a call to action. Jason, aka “Ancient Jay” organizes the 420 Rally & Community Picnic each year. Ancient Jay says this didn’t deter police from arresting people smoking peacefully at the rally.

“A pre-planned assault on some of Victoria’s most vulnerable members of the community, the police intimidated and illegally searched just about everyone passing through the park including a cancer patient recovering from recent brain surgery,” Ancient Jay told High Times.

“I was approached by one elderly gentleman who had been strip searched in plain view of everyone despite not having any cannabis or illicit substances, the humiliation he felt was visible in the tear rolling from the corner of his eye.”

Ancient Jay is a drug reform advocate, host of Ancient Jay’s Argo Nights, and has used cannabis for medical purposes for over 30 years.

British tabloid Daily Mail profiled one particular incident in which several officers dragged a man and ignored his pleas that he held a prescription for medical cannabis. The man was handcuffed and dragged away. He also said he obtained his cannabis legally from a pharmacy. The man told reporters that he assumed he’d have a good time for what was his first time at the event with legal medical cannabis.

A Victoria Police spokesman said police were on-site at Flagstaff Gardens on Wednesday for the protest, and that the man was released later—but after first being arrested, handcuffed, and hauled away. It’s not the kind of freedom advocates envisioned with legalized medical cannabis in the state.

A blogger from Platform 2 Melbourne was at the rally, and decided to record and post it on YouTube, considering the nature of the event, despite a DJ playing music in the background.

(Mom note: the music stops around 3:00 in the vid and actual sound from the event starts)



Police aggression can be plainly seen on the video, and commenters called the police “uniformed thugs,” “cowards,” and other names.

Part of the problem is accessibility for medical patients. “Despite the legality and availability of prescription cannabis the present laws create a situation that allows patients rights to be ignored,” Ancient Jay said.

The actions of police signal that they are not observing the state’s recently implemented medical cannabis law.

“The aggressive approach by police towards the 420 Rally indicates a total lack of understanding or empathy towards these vulnerable members of the community and an intimidation focused approach towards law reform campaigners.”

Psychedelic artist TROG is based in Victoria, and has many connections with the cannabis community there. He was also impacted by the course of events at the rally.

“It’s 2022, every human knows cannabis isn’t harmful, incidents like this shouldn’t happen, it’s incorrect,” TROG told High Times.

Around half of Australians say that cannabis should be legalized. According to a survey in 2019, 41.1% of Australians believe cannabis should be legalized in the country—a significant jump in approval ratings compared to 2013 when they were asked the same question. In an online survey, conducted by polling company Essential Research between March 30 and April 2 of 2022, 50% of respondents said that they were in favor of full cannabis reform.
 
Mayhem Erupts at Melbourne Cannabis Rally as Police Haul Off Patients

The annual 420 Rally & Community Picnic at Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ended in disaster on April 20, when law enforcement sabotaged the event and hauled peaceful patients off while ignoring the medical cannabis law.

The Australian parliament amended the Narcotics Drug Act in 2016 to allow medical cannabis. In Victoria, doctors and nurse practitioners can prescribe medical cannabis, but certain products need approval from the Commonwealth Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

The 420 events there today are a mix of celebration and a call to action. Jason, aka “Ancient Jay” organizes the 420 Rally & Community Picnic each year. Ancient Jay says this didn’t deter police from arresting people smoking peacefully at the rally.

“A pre-planned assault on some of Victoria’s most vulnerable members of the community, the police intimidated and illegally searched just about everyone passing through the park including a cancer patient recovering from recent brain surgery,” Ancient Jay told High Times.

“I was approached by one elderly gentleman who had been strip searched in plain view of everyone despite not having any cannabis or illicit substances, the humiliation he felt was visible in the tear rolling from the corner of his eye.”

Ancient Jay is a drug reform advocate, host of Ancient Jay’s Argo Nights, and has used cannabis for medical purposes for over 30 years.

British tabloid Daily Mail profiled one particular incident in which several officers dragged a man and ignored his pleas that he held a prescription for medical cannabis. The man was handcuffed and dragged away. He also said he obtained his cannabis legally from a pharmacy. The man told reporters that he assumed he’d have a good time for what was his first time at the event with legal medical cannabis.

A Victoria Police spokesman said police were on-site at Flagstaff Gardens on Wednesday for the protest, and that the man was released later—but after first being arrested, handcuffed, and hauled away. It’s not the kind of freedom advocates envisioned with legalized medical cannabis in the state.

A blogger from Platform 2 Melbourne was at the rally, and decided to record and post it on YouTube, considering the nature of the event, despite a DJ playing music in the background.

(Mom note: the music stops around 3:00 in the vid and actual sound from the event starts)



Police aggression can be plainly seen on the video, and commenters called the police “uniformed thugs,” “cowards,” and other names.

Part of the problem is accessibility for medical patients. “Despite the legality and availability of prescription cannabis the present laws create a situation that allows patients rights to be ignored,” Ancient Jay said.

The actions of police signal that they are not observing the state’s recently implemented medical cannabis law.

“The aggressive approach by police towards the 420 Rally indicates a total lack of understanding or empathy towards these vulnerable members of the community and an intimidation focused approach towards law reform campaigners.”

Psychedelic artist TROG is based in Victoria, and has many connections with the cannabis community there. He was also impacted by the course of events at the rally.

“It’s 2022, every human knows cannabis isn’t harmful, incidents like this shouldn’t happen, it’s incorrect,” TROG told High Times.

Around half of Australians say that cannabis should be legalized. According to a survey in 2019, 41.1% of Australians believe cannabis should be legalized in the country—a significant jump in approval ratings compared to 2013 when they were asked the same question. In an online survey, conducted by polling company Essential Research between March 30 and April 2 of 2022, 50% of respondents said that they were in favor of full cannabis reform.

Straya
Tbh this is pretty placid
I have seen and copped much worse from them for much less

Disgusting they do this to patients that are legal by law now

Funny too how we didn't hear a thing about this through the media here
I find out from motg on an American vaping site....
People in this country will accept lots of groups being harassed by police - straya
But I don't think the majority would appreciate old stoners with a script being treated like this - so hush hush on this protest and brutality
 
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Id love to live down under... but not like this...
 
Queensland cops are worse, what a wowser state,
 
Are you allowed to modify cars in Australia??
I am seriously considereing moving in a few years...
Much more house for money and amazing weather.. but not if i cant have a fast subaru and risk going to prison for weed...
 
Are you allowed to modify cars in Australia??
I am seriously considereing moving in a few years...
Much more house for money and amazing weather.. but not if i cant have a fast subaru and risk going to prison for weed...
You can mod cars to a point
Depends on the state what the cops pick on too
Lots of old rexies (WRX) get around tho

I've been legal for weed for 6 months now
But I can't grow it legally

The weather is all over lately
Bushfires and drought couple year ago then Rona and now mega floods


Victoria police might not have been as bad as NSW and QLD back in the day in some ways but they were certainly more trigger happy and shot ppl more often
 
Are you allowed to modify cars in Australia??
Not allowed to have a fishing rod holder protruding past your bull-bar anymore...something to do about sharp objects and pedestrian safety. I have swapped my coil suspension for a fully adjustable air bag set up, increased wheel and tyre size, got bar work all around like a Mad Max reject and all is legal and covered by insurance, you just have to be honest about the mods and in my suspensions case...done by a pro at my local ARB shop.
Tassie cops are pretty cool, most places are not that large and ahole cops don't last long.
Tassie is also the only state in Oz that allows cannabis in your system while driving...just have to be in control the same as any prescription drug.
My friend had the cops at his rental unit for some reason this last grow season and commented on how healthy his 2x 7-foot plants in the garden looked and said since medical legalization they do not bother harassing small growers even though it is technically illegal and that it is left up to the individual copper to decide if there is a real problem or not.
I have never seen a K9 unit like those mongrels at the Sydney or Melbourne? train stations...that is just plain wrong.
 

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