Hemp biofuel
David urges the government to boost the hemp biofuel industry as rising fuel prices expose Australia’s energy insecurity.

David urges the government to boost the hemp biofuel industry as rising fuel prices expose Australia’s energy insecurity.

Debate on the Industrial Hemp Bill, introduced to Parliament by the Legalise Cannabis Party, was adjourned on Wednesday (May 15) while the Allan Labor government formulates its response to both the bill and the hemp industry inquiry. Legalise Cannabis Party MP Rachel Payne said the industrial…

The Legalise Cannabis Party is calling on the Victorian government to support an industrial hemp bill that will help farmers and processors to expand their share of the $7 billion global hemp market – forecast to grow to $18.6 billion by 2027. Legalise Cannabis introduced…

With the announcement that timber logging is set to end, David raises an adjournment matter for the Minister for Agriculture to signal industrial hemp as a sustainable alternative to fill the employment and industry gaps.

David contributes comments in support of the motion for an Inquiry into Industrial Hemp in Victoria introduced by his Legalise Cannabis Victoria colleague, Rachel Payne.

Legalise Cannabis Victoria are pushing for a boost to the Victorian hemp industry that will ensure more jobs in our regions, an increase to Victorian export earnings and state-wide carbon emissions reductions.

Industrial Hemp has incredible potential for the economic future of Victoria. Will you help David Ettershank to foster the future of the industry?

David asked a question about the government’s consideration of specific grants for the industrial hemp industry.