The Age: ‘Prohibition is failing’: Ex-AFP boss says criminalising cannabis use does more harm than good
In this article, reporter for The Age Jewel Topsfield writes about the inaugural David Penington Oration which was hosted by Penington Institute yesterday at Parliament House in Melbourne. She spoke with the event Orator Mr Mick Palmer AO APM, former Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, about his views on cannabis law reform. Mr Palmer shared how […]
The Inaugural David Penington Oration 2023: A Courageous Legacy
On 15 November 2023, Penington Institute held the inaugural David Penington Oration in honour of our namesake and patron. Professor David Penington AC, who passed away earlier this year, was a stalwart of public health who championed rational, compassionate drug policies. The Oration was held to commemorate Professor Penington’s life and work, including his efforts […]
Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future series: Production and supply regulations in a legal cannabis market
Penington Institute is delighted to invite you to the third webinar in our Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future series: Production and supply regulations in a legal cannabis market. In this webinar, we are going to explore the issues of cannabis production and supply in regulated markets; how regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions have managed […]
The Medical Republic: We’re on the path to legal recreational cannabis
Last week, Penington Institute posed the question, “Can a regulated cannabis market improve public health?” in a new webinar series exploring cannabis regulation. Read this great article from The Medical Republic on some key points made by our expert panel. This was the first webinar in our series titled “Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future”, where we […]
Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future: Safety and public amenity considerations for a regulated cannabis market
This webinar has ended. To watch a recording, click the Register for Webinar button. Penington Institute is pleased to present a webinar looking at the relationship between community safety, the amenity of public spaces, and the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for social use. In this webinar we will explore the safety implications of recreational […]
Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future: Can a regulated cannabis market improve public health?
This webinar has ended. To watch a recording, click the Register for Webinar button. Penington Institute is pleased to present a webinar looking at the relationship between public health and the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for social use. In this webinar we will explore the health implications of recreational cannabis use; the risks and […]