05/06/2026
The NSW Government is making changes to medicial cannabis and driving laws - and CDAH is celebrating.
We welcome and support the NSW Government’s proposed reforms to medicinal cannabis driving laws as a positive and long overdue first step.
Under the proposed changes, people who are prescribed medicinal cannabis and test below the legal THC threshold would no longer automatically face drug driving charges.
For many people with disability and chronic health conditions, medicinal cannabis is prescribed as part of managing pain, anxiety, sleep, seizures or other health needs.
No one should be forced to choose between taking legally prescribed medication and maintaining their independence, employment, family responsibilities or connection to community.
Although we support and celebrate this change, this is only a first step.
The system must be monitored closely to ensure it is fair, accessible, affordable and does not create new barriers for people with disability, people in regional communities, or people who rely on driving because public transport is limited or inaccessible.
We look forward to seeing the detail of the legislation and continuing the conversation about fairer, safer and more inclusive transport laws in NSW. If you're interested in reading more about the changes, click the link below:
The Minns Labor Government will introduce laws to Parliament to create a more commonsense approach for people using lawfully prescribed medicinal cannabis, while maintaining strong road safety protections.
