NSW is to lead a Commonwealth-backed clinical trial of medicinal cannabis with the collaboration of other Australian States and Territories.
Premier, Mike Baird said the ground-breaking clinical trial of medicinal cannabis would examine whether medicinal cannabis could help improve the quality of life for seriously ill patients.
“A NSW Working Group is already driving this reform and we welcome the support of the Commonwealth and the States and Territories for the conduct of the trial,” Mr Baird said.
“Our historic agreement to work collaboratively on this significant issue means we have a far greater chance of success,” he said.
NSW leads national clinical trial
“A joint effort to explore the role that medicinal cannabis can play is crucial in making headway on this important issue.”
Last month, Mr Baird announced the NSW Government had formed a Working Group to set up the clinical trial, due to report back by the end of 2014.
The NSW Working Group will consider all relevant issues including the scope of the trial, as well as advice from experts regarding the most appropriate way to advance the availability of safe and effective cannabis derived products.
The working group formed to set up the trial, and address issues of supply and distribution, is due to report back to Mr Baird by the end of the year.
Joint effort to test medicinal cannabis
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