A petition started by Montu vice president Rhys Staley urging the Victorian government to exempt medicinal cannabis patients from the state’s drug-driving laws has passed 1,500 signatories after being sponsored by Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP David Ettershank.

The petition states: “Tens of thousands of Victorian residents are prescribed medical cannabis by their doctor, but risk fines and loss of licence due to the current laws. 

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