Legalise Cannabis Victoria (LCV) MPs Rachel Payne and David Ettershank will tomorrow introduce a motion to establish a parliamentary inquiry to explore the potential for the industrial hemp sector to bolster the state’s economy.
Rachel Payne
LCV said despite boasting ideal growing conditions in many regions, Victoria only has six industrial hemp growers cultivating around 170 hectares – a fraction of the nation’s yield. The state falls well behind Tasmania, WA and NSW, with Tasmania currently producing more than seven times that of Victoria, the party added.
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