‘Neil Mitchell Asks Why?’ podcast: Why cannabis will be legalised in the next decade
Penington Institute board member Mick Palmer, former head of the Australian Federal Police, discusses the future of cannabis in Australia on the podcast ‘Neil Mitchell Asks Why?’ In this episode, ‘Why cannabis will be legalised in the next decade’, Mick Palmer joins Neil Mitchell and adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg to discuss the pros and cons […]
Herald Sun: Penington Institute survey says Victorians want cannabis reform
Penington Institute CEO John Ryan discusses new research showing most Victorians are in favour of cannabis regulation over criminalisation. In this Herald Sun article, journalist Robyn Riley reports on Penington Institute’s recent survey of 1500 Victorians on their perspectives on cannabis reform. The survey found that 54% of Victorians are in favour of decriminalising cannabis […]
A call for urgent cannabis policy reform in Victoria: The community has spoken
Key points: New research (November 2023) commissioned by Penington Institute shows Victorians unequivocally support cannabis regulation for adult personal use, recognising the critical and urgent need to mitigate the harms of the current approach. The research also confirms an overriding community sentiment that our current laws and policies remain starkly misaligned and outdated. The research, […]
Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future series: Economics of cannabis regulation
https://youtu.be/pZP2rfpE8vc?si=rZf2AI16OmexNIk- Watch the full webinar above, recorded live on 27 March 2024 Penington Institute is delighted to invite you to the fourth webinar in our Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future series: Economics of cannabis regulation. In this webinar, we are going to explore the commercial and economic aspects of regulated cannabis markets; how regulatory […]
The Age: Melbourne remains nation’s heroin capital, snapshot of illicit drug use shows
Following the release of Report 21 of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program by the Ausralian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Penington Institute CEO, John Ryan, spoke with Melissa Cunningham from The Age about the findings. John spoke about the overdose crisis in Australia, the issue of opioid substitution treatment (OST) programs not reaching those who […]
National drug survey reveals increased community support for cannabis regulation alongside other sensible drug policy reforms
The results of the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022-23 (NDSHS) released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reinforce a clear message that Australians are sending to policymakers: Australia is ready for cannabis policy reform. According to the survey, 45 per cent of Australians support legalising and regulating cannabis, a jump […]
Senior Media Advisor
Senior Media Advisor Challenge yourself working in a complex field alongside a high-achieving team Support us to connect important public health messages about drugs to the community Expand our media coverage locally and internationally Part time, $85k – $100k (pro-rata) plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits The Organisation: At Penington Institute, we believe […]
Sky News: Painkillers – Australia’s Deadly Epidemic
Penington Institute features in a Sky News documentary investigating prescription drug overdose deaths in Australia. The documentary, Painkillers – Australia’s Deadly Epidemic, examines the growing overdose crisis in Australia, and the regulatory loopholes that are putting lives at risk. Penington Institute CEO John Ryan is featured in the investigation, urging policy reform to address the […]
Fundraising Income Advisory Group Member
POSITION: Fundraising Income Advisory Group Member LOCATION: Office located inner city Melbourne, online meetings EMPLOYMENT: Volunteer TERM: 2-year term About Penington Institute At Penington Institute, we believe in approaching drug use in a considerate and practical way to make individuals and families safer and healthier. Frank and fiercely independent, we connect lived experience with research […]
Communications Advisory Group Member
POSITION: Communications Advisory Group Member LOCATION: Office located inner city Melbourne, online meetings EMPLOYMENT: Volunteer TERM: 2-year term About Penington Institute At Penington Institute, we believe in approaching drug use in a considerate and practical way to make individuals and families safer and healthier. Frank and fiercely independent, we connect lived experience with research to […]