Article 669YG Victorian crossbench contenders vow to push for cannabis decriminalisation if elected

Victorian crossbench contenders vow to push for cannabis decriminalisation if elected

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Cait Kelly and Adeshola Ore
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Despite premier Daniel Andrews refusing to budge on the issue, Legalise Cannabis party promises to push forcefully' on drug reform

A group of progressive candidates that might hold the balance of power in the Victorian upper house have vowed to push for cannabis decriminalisation despite premier Daniel Andrews refusing to budge on the issue.

While the Legalise Cannabis party said it was too early to count their eggs", preliminary projections suggest they are in the running to win three upper house seats - but it is promising to push forcefully" on drug reform if elected.

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