Today, I announced that an Andrews Labor Government will seek legal advice on medical cannabis, so it may be used to treat people with terminal or life-threatening conditions. View this email in your browser Dear friends,



This week, I met a brave mother named Cheri. Her 9-year-old daughter, Tara, has Dravet Syndrome and used to suffer dozens of seizures a day.



But in the last 18 months, using new medication, Tara has only had one seizure. It's a miraculous turnaround. Tara is living a better life.



There's a problem: this medication isnâ€™t available in the shops. You can't get it from a doctor. In fact, itâ€™s not even legal.



Itâ€™s cannabis oil and it's saved Tara's life.



In cases like these, parents shouldnâ€™t have to choose between breaking the law and watching their children suffer.



Thatâ€™s why I believe medical cannabis should be legal in exceptional circumstances.



Today, I announced that an Andrews Labor Government will ask the Victorian Law Reform Commission for options to change the law to legalise and regulate the use of this medication so it may be used to treat people with terminal or life-threatening conditions.



Iâ€™ve seen the results. Cannabis oil can have a powerful effect treating people with cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, Parkinsonâ€™s Disease and seizure disorders.



There is a real case for change. This isn't about recreational drug use. It's about helping people with devastating symptoms live a better life.



Children are in pain, families are suffering, people are living in fear, and outdated laws are getting in the way.



Please tell your friends and family about this important health reform, because it might change the life of someone you know.



Sincerely,



Dan



Daniel Andrews MP

Leader of the Opposition



