With the Australian federal election fast approaching, Miles Hunt, lead Senate candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Australia Party in New South Wales, is making a powerful case for long-overdue cannabis law reform. A distinguished lawyer, writer, and activist, Hunt has been a relentless advocate for drug law reform, fighting for the decriminalisation and legalisation of cannabis, pill testing initiatives, and an overhaul of harmful sniffer dog policies.
“The prohibition of cannabis has been one of the greatest failures of modern times,” says Hunt. “People should not be fined, criminalised, or thrown in jail for a plant that is already legally prescribed as medicine.”
In his legal practice, Hunt has represented countless individuals charged with cannabis possession, reinforcing his conviction that prohibition disproportionately harms everyday Australians. The current laws, he argues, are not only unjust but also out of step with community attitudes and scientific evidence.
One of Hunt’s key policy priorities is addressing Australia’s outdated drug-driving laws. “People who are legally prescribed medicinal cannabis are being unfairly penalised simply for following their doctor’s advice,” he explains. “"We should be testing for impairment, not presence, just like other legal medications.”
While Tasmania and Victoria move forward, the rest of the country remains stuck in outdated legislation. In most Australian states and territories, drivers who test positive for THC still face automatic penalties, regardless of whether they are impaired or simply carrying residual traces of their medication.
The Legalise Cannabis Party’s comprehensive policy platform calls for a regulated cannabis market that treats the plant similarly to alcohol and tobacco, but without excessive taxation that could push consumers back to the illicit market. The party also champions broader civil liberties, privacy, human rights, and anti-discrimination protections.
“We have a real opportunity to make history,” says Hunt. “When I get to Canberra, I will do everything in my power to ensure we legalise and regulate cannabis in a way that benefits all Australians.”
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“We should be testing for the impairment of drivers not the presence of THC, otherwise it's unjust and unfair,” said Miles Hunt said senate candidate mile Hunt. “Particularly in the light of the increasingly common use of medical cannabis, in which case patients using prescribed medicines as directed by their doctor may lose their license even days after using cannabis.”
About us:
Miles Hunt, a distinguished lawyer, writer, and activist, has long been at the forefront of drug law reform in Australia. As the co-founder of Unharm, a prominent drug harm minimisation charity, Miles has dedicated his career to advocating for the decriminalisation and legalisation of drugs, with a particular emphasis on medicinal and adult-use cannabis, pill testing, and the reform of sniffer dog policies.
https://www.legalisecannabis.org.au/
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For interviews or more information please get in touch with
Dan McHugh email: [email protected] phone: +61 415 842 88
