Drive Change

PRESS RELEASE: Drive Change with the support of MedReleaf Australia as the seed funder announced the launch of our crowd-funding campaign. This will allow our campaign to focus on educating law enforcement agencies. Read more here: buff.ly/3KxdNMy

Prior to last week’s debate, Drive Change wrote to all Members of the Law and Justice Committee, highlighting that medicinal cannabis remains as the only prescribed medicine that does not have a legal defence for driving.

Medicinal cannabis patients who drive are treated like they are doing something wrong when they take their THC-containing medicine. This is discriminatory. Drive Change is fighting to restore the freedom of these patients. Help us get there. Donate now. buff.ly/3U6UI62

Explore the recap of all that Drive Change did in the last year in the fight drug driving law reform.

The injustices against #medicinalcannabis patients on the road inspired David Heilpern to step down from his role as magistrate. Now, he leads Drive Change in the fight for just and equal driving laws. Join David and fight for just and equal laws: buff.ly/3U6UI62

Interest in medicinal cannabis is on the rise, but patients and prescribers often feel stuck due to the drug driving laws that still discriminate against this legal medication.

Police maintain that random breath testing is the most effective way of catching THC-impaired drivers. Research studies show us that #medicinalcannabis patients routinely turn back false-negatives and -positives in these tests. Read more on this study: buff.ly/3C2tViL

Drive Change’s legal lead, Mat Henderson, has first-hand experience in defending medicinal cannabis patients who are facing the unjust laws. Read more about what he has learned from his work here: buff.ly/3KqvxqG

Recent parliamentary reviews re prescribed #cannabis and zero tolerance drug driving laws in #Victoria and #NSW provide an unclear timetable on reform. @themathendo explores possible interim solutions leaning on learnings from the law. buff.ly/3KqvxqG

As Australians, we have a choice. We can allow the unjust driving laws to discriminate against #medicinalcannabis patients, or raise our voices in favour of change. buff.ly/39hC7Se

The weak facade of the law suggests it is protecting our communities. The truth is that the driving laws keep money in the hands of pharmaceutical companies. buff.ly/39hC7Se

The unjust driving laws have a domino effect. #Medicinalcannabis patients and their health are the first to fall, but the implications run all the way through our economy. Read more: buff.ly/39hC7Se

We don’t have to look far to see examples of where drug driving laws effectively protect #medicinalcannabis patients and the communities where they drive. Read more about what David Heilpern had to say about the success of laws in #Tasmania: buff.ly/39hC7Se

At the @UnitedInCompas1 Australian #MedicinalCannabis Symposium, David Heilpern brought his experience and knowledge to the podium to unveil deeper ways in which drug driving laws are harming our patients and our progress. Read more at buff.ly/39hC7Se

Drive Change is proud to welcome Heydey as an ambassador to our cause and to receive the insight and support of Managing Director Phoebe Macleod.

“What’s the point of putting $100 million into a company if the product cannot legally be used by 95% of the adult population?” David Heilpern @DriveChangeMC @themathendo @UnitedInCompas1 @LegaliseParty @CannLawAus @FionaPattenMLC @cannabisnewsnet cannabiz.com.au/industry-warne…

Before you vote this weekend, be sure you know where the candidates stand on drug driving laws and medicinal cannabis.

The Drive Change submission includes necessary facts for government to consider. The important thing is that you send it to prove the community support. Head to the blog now for instructions for this easy process that could help improve the lives of #medicinalcannabis patients.

The Drive Change submission includes scientific and real-world evidence supporting the positive effects of enforcing fair, just, and equal drug driving laws. The deadline to lodge your ready-made submission is May 2. Visit the blog now. buff.ly/3KjA2BI

Lodging a submission for an open inquiry is an effective way to push the government to make change. The more people that show support for drug driving law reform, the closer we can get to fair, just, and equal laws. Read more: buff.ly/3KjA2BI