Medical marijuana could soon be legalised. Photo: Michele Mossop
Greens minister Shane Rattenbury has welcomed a new poll showing almost 66 per cent of Australians support the legalisation of marijuana for medical purposes and called on ACT politicians to act in the community interest.
The national automated telephone poll of 3400 people conducted by ReachTEL this week found support for medical marijuana was highest among Greens supporters, at 79.4 per cent.
A total of 69.9 per cent of Labor supporters and 56.6 per cent of Liberal and National Party supporters said they were in favour of marijuana being legal for paid relief.
”The public discussions about the medicinal use of cannabis are ongoing, and I am encouraged by the level of debate and discussion that is happening at all levels of our community,” Mr Rattenbury said.