Victoria’s major parties back overhaul of drug-driving laws for medicinal cannabis users

The government and opposition are backing Legalise Cannabis effort to change ‘unfair’ road safety laws

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Victoria’s drug-driving laws are set to be overhauled for medicinal cannabis users, with both major parties backing a push by Legalise Cannabis over the “unfair” rules.

Debate on the Road Safety Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis) bill, introduced by the newly elected Legalise Cannabis MPs, was adjourned on Wednesday after the government committed to addressing the issue within months.

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