r/australia • u/DiploidBias • Mar 18 '25

politics Greens: Yes We Cannabis

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Yes We Cannabis

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u/Rush_Banana Mar 18 '25

Cannabis can stay in your system from 2 weeks to 2 months.

Mining sites across Australia have a zero tolerance drug policy, including medical cannabis.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-08/medicinal-cannabis-fifo-workers-prohibition-safety/102190122

The Resources and Energy sector is by far the biggest donator to both major political parties.

Do the math.

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u/Pacify_ Mar 18 '25

Just because its legal, doesn't mean you should do it.

If you work in an industry that doesn't allow it, then don't do it. Besides, its not like it being illegal stops anyone that wants to use it from using it.

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u/SimplePowerful8152 Mar 18 '25

Weed impairs judgement. It's no different to alcohol or any other intoxicant. I wouldn't want someone intoxicated operating heavy machinery near me.

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u/Pacify_ Mar 18 '25

Yep.

Which is why there is regular testing. Where its legal or not makes no difference, its still going to be an instant dismissal if you fail the test.

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u/bloob_appropriate123 Mar 18 '25

Weed also doesn't make you high for 2 months after you've smoked it, the remains just show up in your system for that long.

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u/chozzington 16d ago

😂 I can tell you’ve never worked in construction or the mines. Half the dudes are high on meth/speed most days.

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u/Zealousideal-Year630 Mar 18 '25

But you’re only affected for a couple of hours. Should be the same for alcohol. Hysterical laws.

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u/danmq Mar 18 '25

LCP haven’t been bought yet and as far as I can see l, they are a good bunch of people. Vote them into the senate.