He was stuck off the medical register 27 years ago but colourful character Geoffrey Edelsten harbours vivid plans to return to medicine.

The 72-year-old businessman has revealed to Daily Mail Australia his bid to peddle pot from clinics around the country as a bill to legalise weed is to be discussed in parliament.

'It [marijuana] has huge benefits and can provide relief to people with depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. It's known to contain properties to help heal or provide relief to the sick,' he said.

Pot peddler? Geoffrey Edelsten reveals plans to open marijuana clinics Down Under as the the country debates plans to legalise pot

'There are seventeen states in the USA where these clinics are legal and in Australia there are two, including New South Wales, looking into it, as well as commissions.

'I'm going to open up clinics as soon as it becomes legal in Australia. This country is behind the times with respect to legalising the recreational drug.'

The maverick says he has joined forces with a colleague in Canada who he claims holds a licence to grow Cannabis in Nevada and the two will first buy a range of marijuana outlets in the States.

Maverick: Geoffrey says he has joined forces with a colleague in Canada who he claims holds a licence to grow Cannabis in Nevada and the two will first buy marijuana outlets in theStates

Colourful: The 72-year-old says he harbours serious plans to open pot clinics Down Under. Pictured filming Celebrity Apprentice last week

Geoffrey, who is currently filming Celebraity Apprentice with his model wife Gabi Grecko, 26,says she suffers from sleep deprivation and depression and has used pot clinics in Los Angeles.

'If it can help Gabi, then that's a bonus,' he says. 'She fully supports my plans but I'm not doing it just for her, I genuinely believe it's a good business venture.'

The former Sydney Swans owner pioneered bulk-billing GP super clinics in the Eighties and conjured up lavish waiting rooms with chandeliers and grand pianos in GPs' waiting rooms.

Thumbs up: The businessman says his wife Gabi Grecko approves of his plans for clinics Down Under

Referencing NSW premier Mike Baird’s backing for medical marijuana use, the Melbourne-based entrepeneur said: 'I don't use it myself, no, but as a recreational drug it's well known for its impact on mental health and its therapeutic properties.'

Former GP and Greens leader Richard Di Natale, co-convener of the Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy and Law Reform, is spearheading a bill to the senate that would legalise marijuana for medicinal purposes.

The report on the bill is due to be discussed next week with supporters of the herb keeping their fingers crossed it will win the approval of Parliament.