Our popular webinar series, ‘Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future’, is now available to watch on demand.
Join us as we ask leading experts to share their cannabis policy insights from Australia and around the globe.
Using real world examples and hard evidence, this webinar series tackles the big questions as we consider an Australian policy model for legal, regulated cannabis use.
These five discussions, facilitated by Penington Institute Policy Officer Rhys Cohen, were recorded from September 2023 to June 2024, and feature a lineup of esteemed Australian and international expert guests.
What could Australia’s cannabis future look like? Catch up on the complete webinar series below to find out.
Webinar series: Global Perspectives on Australia's Cannabis Future
Can a regulated cannabis market improve public health?
This webinar examines the relationship between public health and the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for social use.
What we discuss
- The health implications of recreational cannabis use
- The risks and benefits of regulating access to cannabis for non-medical purposes
- The lessons Australia can learn from overseas.
Our expert guests
- Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri, Clinical Director at Turning Point, Melbourne
- Dr Paul Henderson, consultant psychiatrist
- Dr Mark A. Ware, Associate Professor and Alan Edwards Chair in Clinical Pain, McGill University, Montreal
This webinar was recorded in September 2023.
Safety and public amenity considerations of a regulated cannabis market
This webinar looks at the relationship between community safety, the amenity of public spaces, and the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for social use.
What we discuss
- The safety implications of recreational cannabis such as driving and workplace impairment
- How to manage public consumption
- The role of advertising and promotion in regulated cannabis markets.
Our expert guests
- Dr Ryan Vandrey, Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
- Andrew Livingston, Director of Economics and Research at Vicente LLP
- Dr Gillian Schauer, Executive Director of the Cannabis Regulations Association
This webinar was recorded in October 2023.
Production and supply regulations in legal cannabis markets
This webinar explores the issues of cannabis production and supply in regulated markets.
Join us as we discuss how regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions have managed (or failed to manage) these issues, and what Australian policymakers should consider when designing a legal cannabis framework.
What we discuss
- Benefits and drawbacks of different commercial models
- How governments can control and participate in cannabis markets
- Social clubs and personal cultivation.
Our expert guests
- Katya Kowalski, Head of Operations at Volteface
- Steve Rolles, Senior Policy Analyst at Transform
- Alfredo Pascual, Executive Director in Investment Research at Seed Innovations
This webinar was recorded in December 2023.
Economics of cannabis regulation
This webinar explores the commercial and economic aspects of regulated cannabis markets.
We delve into how regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions have managed (or failed to manage) these issues, and what Australian policymakers should consider when designing a legal cannabis framework.
What we discuss
- Balancing tax levels against industry sustainability
- The role of prices in public health and illicit market reduction efforts
- The promises and pitfalls of funding social services with cannabis taxes.
Our expert guests
- Beau Kilmer, Codirector of RAND Drug Policy Research Center
- Karen O’Keefe, Director of State Policies at Marijuana Policy Project
- Matt Lamers, International Editor of MJBiz Daily
This webinar was recorded in March 2024.
In conversation with Professor Jonathan Caulkins
In this much anticipated webinar, we welcome Professor Jonathan Caulkins in conversation to explore the criminal justice aspects of regulated cannabis markets.
We also review the other major policy issues that have been covered throughout this series, including how regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions have managed these issues, and considerations for Australia.
What we discuss
- The criminal justice impacts of regulating access to cannabis
- Public health and community safety considerations
- Choices about market structures and socioeconomic outcomes
Our expert guest
- Professor Jonathan Caulkins, H. Guyford Stever University Professor of Operations Research and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College
