Debate on the Industrial Hemp Bill, introduced to Parliament by the Legalise Cannabis Party, was adjourned on Wednesday (May 15) while the Allan Labor government formulates its response to both the bill and the hemp industry inquiry. Legalise Cannabis Party MP Rachel Payne said the…
The Legalise Cannabis Party is calling on the Victorian government to support an industrial hemp bill that will help farmers and processors to expand their share of the $7 billion global hemp market – forecast to grow to $18.6 billion by 2027. Legalise Cannabis introduced…
Rachel Payne second read their Hemp Industry Bill 2024 into parliament.
Rachel Payne presented a Motion to the parliament around the need to update industrial hemp planning provisions.
Rachel Payne introduced the first reading of the new Hemp Industry Bill.
06th February 2024 12:29Victorian Legislative Council, Melbourne Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:29): Ballarat’s Federation TAFE recently announced a partnership to provide Australia’s first nationally accredited training course in medicinal cannabis cultivation and production. This is a great step towards ensuring Victoria can reap the benefits…
The Weekly Times December 6th, 2023, Edition discusses the Hemp Industry’s potential in Gippsland.
Rachel Payne spoke on the work of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Industrial Hemp Report
Rachel delivers a member statement recognising Australian Hemp Council’s inaugural fibre forum held at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus in Geelong.
The Legislative Council debates the motion for an inquiry into Industrial Hemp, as raised by Rachel Payne (motion 70).
