Stay Up to Date With the Fight for Legalization in Australia

If you're unsure of what's going on with cannabis legalization down under, we've got you covered. Here are some of the recent updates in the fight to legalize.

• HEMP Political Party's Fight

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  The Australian Help End Marijuana Prohibition party is the main political force for the legalization of cannabis. Of course, their main goal is legalizing it in all Australian states and territories.

• The Sale and Transport of Cannabis is Illegal

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  Enforcement varies from state to state, though a criminal conviction for possession of a small amount is unlikely. In fact, diversion programs aim to divert offenders into education and treatment.

• Decriminalized in Some States

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  There has been some mild recent progress, as cannabis has been decriminalized for personal use in small amounts in the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

• New South Wales Clinical Trial of Medical Cannabis

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  The step towards legalization did get some positive news when the New South Wales government announced a clinical trial for the use of medical cannabis. Baby steps, but it's coming!

• OZ Stoners Roll On

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  Australia's oldest and largest online cannabis community continues to educate readers on legalization issues and progress. Their forums offer all sorts of information, as well as updated news.