Australia Cannabis

The Greens, Australia’s third-largest political party, announced Wednesday that its Legalizing Cannabis Bill 2023 was voted down in the Senate by a margin of 13 to 24 votes, marking a setback in its push for reform. "We took a big step today from treating cannabis as part of the failing ‘war...

Poland: Minister Of Health Signs Regulation Tightening Access To Medical Marijuana Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna signed a new regulation regarding narcotics and psychotropic substances on Oct. 29, significantly tightening access to medical marijuana. The new law will take effect seven days...

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) (TSX:ACB) together with MedReleaf Australia, announced on Wednesday an enhanced product range of premium medical cannabis oil in Australia. The Canadian medical cannabis giant said the new cannabis oils include a variety of cannabinoid ratios to suit diverse...

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:FLGC) signed a distribution agreement with Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:CGC) for the distribution of Canopy’s Storz & Bickel medical line of vaporizers in Australia. Flora's subsidiary Australian Vaporizers will be in charge of distribution. “Canopy Growth...

In a global cannabis market brimming with potential, where should businesses focus their attention? Experts from the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference examined the profitability and growth prospects across Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Canada, with Germany standing out as the market...

Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) (TSX:TLRY) announced on Wednesday the launch of Redecan EU-GMP certified medical cannabis products in Australia. What Happened: The following Redecan products are now available for medical cannabis patients in Australia...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, athlete-turned-cannabis entrepreneur Jeff Lang, CEO of Byron Bay Bio, and Will Stolk, activist and director of People Like Us Creative, discussed their journey from sports to the Australian cannabis markets. Together, they work on cannabis...

New Zealand medical marijuana company  Rua Biosciences (NZE: RUA) announced Monday the launch of its dried flower called Rua Rau Hiwa in Australia. This is the Maori-born business' first product launch into the Australian cannabis market. Rua Rau Hiwa is derived from legacy genetics...

Australian life sciences and health products company Bioxyne Limited (ASX: BXN) announced Wednesday that its fully-owned subsidiary, Breathe Life Sciences (BLS), has successfully manufactured and delivered Australia's first pharmaceutical-grade cannabis edibles. These new gummies carry Good...

As the European cannabis scene develops, cannabis growers in Australia are looking to seize the opportunity. Some Australian farmers are already signing multi-million dollar export deals. Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) is focusing on Germany, which recently relaxed its cannabis laws....

After vaping the synthetic opioid protonitazene, a teenager from Queensland, Australia died and another from Victoria was left struggling to breathe. Medical specialists reported on both cases in a paper published in the journal Clinical Toxicology and suggested that the anti-opioid drug naloxone...

UK CBD Co. Shares On Pause As Two Execs Tried To ‘Defraud' It The UK-based Chill Brands Group PLC (LON: CHLL) opted to suspend the trading of its shares on the London Stock Exchange as its board members and executives are not on the same page, reported Hemp Today. According to the company's Monday...

While much is known about the cannabis markets in Europe, the USA, and Canada, the real cash cows might lie in emerging regions. In an exclusive discussion with Benzinga Cannabis. Juan Martinez, head of Curaleaf International Holdings (OTC: CURLF), explored the strategic expansion into Australia,...

Japan: Public Comment Period On Cannabis Reform Begins The Japanese government confirmed last week that a public comment period on its cannabis reform bill is officially open, reported Business of Cannabis. Among the proposed five measures of the new bill is the one that would loosen rules around...

Althea Group Holdings Limited (OTCPK: AHGHF) (ASX: AGH), a cannabis product manufacturer with headquarters in Australia, has signed an exclusive supply agreement with the Canadian licensed cannabis producer Rocket Factory, to distribute premium dried flower products in Australia, the UK and Germany...