Legalise Party Central Coast NSW

04/06/2026

The potential change could affect as many as 300,000 drivers. 📌 MORE: 7news.link/3QowRBP

04/06/2026

The Minns Labor Government will introduce laws to Parliament to create a more commonsense approach for people using lawfully prescribed medicinal cannabis, while maintaining strong road safety protections.

Under the reforms, drivers taking prescribed medicinal cannabis containing THC will no longer be automatically penalised under the current drug presence offence framework in certain circumstances.

The Government recognises these are significant changes and will implement them cautiously, with strong safeguards and road safety protections built into every stage of the new system.

There are around one million medicinal cannabis users in Australia, with up to a third (over 300,000) estimated in NSW and growing, with the number of cannabis medicines dispensed each month in NSW almost doubling in a 12 month period.

Many people rely on these prescriptions to continue working, caring for family members and going about their daily lives. The Government’s proposed changes recognise that reality, while ensuring anyone who is driving impaired by drugs or alcohol continues to face serious consequences.

To be eligible for the new system, drivers will be required to enrol as a registered medicinal cannabis user with Transport for NSW, provide proof of a valid prescription and complete an online education program about cannabis and driving safety.

The changes will only apply to NSW drivers on an unrestricted licence and excludes L or P plate drivers and commercial drivers.

The Government will introduce a measured three-strike approach for registered medicinal cannabis users, recognising some drivers may test positive to THC despite using their medication lawfully and responsibly.

Under the new system, registered medicinal cannabis users will still be roadside drug tested. If a driver returns a positive roadside test, they will continue to receive an immediate 24-hour driving ban while the sample is sent for laboratory testing.

If the laboratory result shows THC below the maximum threshold there will be no charge or further action. If the laboratory result shows THC at or above the threshold, the driver will receive a warning letter for a first or second detection within two years. This will give drivers the opportunity to adjust their dose and driving behaviour after medicine use.

A third detection above the threshold within the two year period will result in penalties, including a fine of $704 and a minimum three-month licence suspension.

If the driver has alcohol present, or the lab result shows multiple illicit drugs, or any drug other than THC, the driver will face the standard drug driving offence.

Registered users will continue to be subject to post-crash blood and urine testing following serious crashes and will still face serious charges if they are found to be driving while impaired.

These safeguards are critical to ensuring police can continue to respond strongly to dangerous driving behaviour and thoroughly investigate serious crashes.

In line with the recommendations from the Drug Summit, the new system will be reviewed after a year of implementation.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:

“This is a significant reform for NSW, but it’s one we are approaching carefully and with road safety at the centre of every decision.

“For thousands of people, medically prescribed cannabis is life-changing medication that is necessary for people to go about their daily lives.

“Our current laws enable people to safely and legally drive while taking a wide range of prescription medications but that doesn’t include cannabis prescribed by a medical practitioner.

“These changes strike a careful balance of providing a more practical approach for medicinal cannabis users while maintaining strong road safety protections for the community.”

Minister for Health Ryan Park said:

“Medicinal cannabis is allowing many people in our community to go about their daily lives.

“These reforms work to get a balance right between safety and legal use of medicinal cannabis.”

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said:

“Road safety remains the number one priority and these reforms do not change the ability of NSW Police to take dangerous drivers off our roads.

“NSW Police will operationalise this reform as part of their role to enforce our laws, including roadside drug testing and action against impaired drivers.

“Every driver has a personal responsibility to know what they are taking and never get behind the wheel impaired.”

Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said:

“At the 2024 Drug Summit we heard clearly that more consideration needs to be given to people who use medicinal cannabis while also needing to be able to drive.

“The issue is a complicated one and it’s important we strike a balance between keeping our roads as safe as possible, while also ensuring people using medicinal cannabis on prescription can drive a vehicle where they are not under the influence.

“This change does not give anyone permission to drive a vehicle while affected by cannabis or any other drug. If you are caught driving while impaired by drugs you will face the full force of the law.

“We want to give drivers two warnings, so they can manage their medicine use and driving. If caught a third time they will be charged with an offence and face penalties, including licence suspension.”

The Minns Labor Government will introduce laws to Parliament to create a more commonsense approach for people using lawfully prescribed medicinal cannabis, while maintaining strong road safety protections.

19/04/2026

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19/04/2026

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05/03/2026

The NSW government has flagged it will canvas “fairer” driving laws to allow more than one million medicinal cannabis patients with a prescription to drive without being penalised.

“Medicinal cannabis patients are being penalised by out of date laws that have really no bearing on their own ability to drive, ” Will Tregoning, CEO of Unharm, said.

As of now, it is illegal in NSW to drive with any amount of THC, a psychoactive component of cannabis, even if you have a medical prescription.

The NSW government has flagged it will canvas “fairer” driving laws to allow more than one million medicinal cannabis patients with a prescription to drive without being penalised.

25/04/2025

Legalise Party NSW candidates for the House of Representatives by electorate.

Calare –––– Sue Raye
Richmond – Vivian "Mac" McMahon
Gilmore ––– Adrian Carle
Cowper ––– Megan Mathew
Dobell –––– Tim Claydon
Hunter –––– Andrew Fenwick
Lyne –––––– Keys Manley
Paterson –– Daniel Dryden
Robertson – Thomas Lillicrap
Werriwa ––– Andrew Murphy

Authorised by Suzette Luyken, Legalise Cannabis Party, Sydney

21/04/2025

Here are our Legalise Cannabis candidates for the House of Reps for New South Wales
Check them out here - https://www.legalisecannabis.org.au/meet_our_house_of_representative_candidates

Sue Raye - Candidate for Calare, NSW

Vivian (Mac) McMahon - Candidate for Richmond, NSW

Tom Lillicrap - Candidate for Robertson, NSW

Andrew Murphy - Candidate for Werriwa, NSW

Adrian Carle - Candidate for Gilmore, NSW

Tim Claydon - Candidate for Dobell, NSW

Megan Mathew - Candidate for Cowper, NSW

Daniel Dryden - Candidate for Paterson, NSW

Keys Manley - Candidate for Lyne, NSW

Andrew Fenwick - Candidate for Hunter NSW

Authorised by Suzette Luyken, Legalise Cannabis Party, Sydney

15/04/2025

Legalise Party NSW's
Senate Campaign Launch

420 - April 20
Easter Sunday 2pm
at the Oasis Cafe, Nimbin

Miles Hunt, Lead Senate Candidate for NSW
Michael Balderstone
Max Stone, Big Joint, 420 Kombi

with the Collective Connection

Authorized by M. Balderstone, President Legalise Cannabis Australia party.

Legalise Party NSW's
Senate Campaign Launch

420 - April 20
Easter Sunday 2pm
at the Oasis Cafe, Nimbin

Miles Hunt, Lead Senate Candidate for NSW
Michael Balderstone
Max Stone, Big Joint, 420 Kombi

with the MAD Collective Connection

Authorized by M. Balderstone, President Legalise Cannabis Australia party.

08/11/2024

PSILOCYBIN SYMPOSIUM IN NIMBIN DECEMBER 7
SPEAKING OF MUSHROOMS…Let’s Talk About Shrooms!

On the 7th December the Nimbin H**p Embassy will sponsor a Psilocybin Symposium to be held in Nimbin Town Hall from 10am to about 5pm.

“The entheogenic talks at MardiGrass the last few years have been the most popular of all, packing out the tent as more and more people are enquiring about micro and macro dosing shrooms. They’ve heard it can help with their depression and anxiety in particular and their prescription drugs aren’t working,” said Michael Balderstone, Nimbin H**p Embassy president. “This symposium is an effort to educate people a little so they are as aware as possible in the choices they make.”

“The day will be focused mainly on Psilocybin as this seems to be the most frequently asked about substance. We have a range of speakers discussing the legalities, risks, macro and microdosing, therapy, and the healing powers of fungi.”

“We are also inviting those who wish to share their own experiences. We learn from each other.”

Speakers include Dr Mario Alam, with 20 years experience as a medical doctor and certifications in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies, Psychosomatic Medicine, Neuro-Linguistics and Nutritional Environment Medicine. Dr Alam integrates Western medical expertise with insights from spiritual leader’s shamans, and medical pioneers world-wide. He provides transformative health services focused on psychedelic medicine preparation, trauma healing and holistic well-being.

Dr Mario, founder of World Doctor and the RESET program, will be providing a 2-hour in-depth presentation of “RESET”, a Journey Into Psychedelic Embodiment, as well as a one-hour experiential workshop titled Embodying Psychedelia.

Liam James is a mycologist and ethnobotanist who is passionate about the wider use of mushrooms and what they do for our health and the planets. Fungi are an important part of soil biodiversity and this diverse group of organisms can help tackle global challenges, including climate change and hunger.

“This is ground breaking science, literally ground breaking. Liam James will help you see the earth underneath your feet in a whole new way.”

Dee Driscoll, naturopath, massage therapist, body worker, yoga teacher, and certified in patient assisted therapy. “My approach to sustainable health and the treatment of disease is a holistic in nature practice. It is not enough to merely treat the symptoms but to delve deep into the understanding of an individuals environment, lifestyle, mental and spiritual health,” says Dee, who will be discussing both macro and micro dosing psilocybin.

Steve Bolt, Lismore lawyer and champion of fairness and justice. Steve will inform participants of the legalities of psychedelic drugs. This is a subject everyone should be aware of before making a choice to embark on psychedelic healing methods.

The program

Please note times below are only approximate and we encourage questions and discussion between each speaker.

10:00 - Welcome and introduction by MC’s Louise Graves (registered nurse and long-time enthusiast of psilocybin for healing,) and Miss Guidance from Entheogenesis Australis.

10:15 - Lawyer Steve Bolt will importantly speak on the legal status of psilocybin.

10:45 - Liam James

11:30 - Dee Driscoll

12:00 Questions and testimonials.

12:30 - Lunch, delicious and organic. Gillian Jay will offering free bio-filled tuning.

1:30 – 3:30 - Dr Mario Alam. Dr Mario will share insights from his two decades of medical practice, exploring the transformative potential of psychedelics.

3:30 – 4pm – Q & A. Sharing from participants, experiences and stories.

4pm – 5pm – Dr Mario Alam – a workshop presenting RESET, a groundbreaking method that simulates psychedelic states through advanced somatic practices to deliver a profound substance-free healing experience. RESET employs aspects of the Ground/Transform/Expand methods to integrate physical, mental and spiritual dimensions, facilitating deep personal growth and transformation.

Conversations about psychedelics are happening and need to continue. Please join us for this unique event.

Admission is by donation. Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the day.

For more info Louise 0428830985