Victoria Considers Ending Automatic Licence Loss for Medicinal Cannabis Use

Proposed reforms would allow discretion for drivers testing positive for cannabis without impairment.

Current laws in Victoria mandate automatic licence suspension for drivers testing positive for THC, regardless of impairment.
An expert report recommends a discretionary system for medicinal cannabis users, citing discrimination and unfairness in current laws.
The proposed changes are an interim solution pending a 2026 study on cannabis and driver impairment by Swinburne University.
Medicinal cannabis use in Victoria has surged by 700% in two years, highlighting the need for updated driving laws.
Critics argue that current laws deter patients from using prescribed medicinal cannabis, unlike other prescription medications.