How can it be that the ACT (Canberra) decriminalised the possession of up to 50g of cannabis and two plants per person (max four per household) in 2020, while everywhere else, the other 26 million Australians are criminials! Is this just so our politician kids are not getting in trouble with the law and facing a downward spiral after being busted and in court?
Isn’t that discrimination, where is the fair go?
While the Blues died in Byron Bay, the 34th Nimbin Mardigrass festival will be on 1-3 May, fighting for justice for medicinal and recreational users, as well as meeting great people, learning and having a lot of fun! Thanks to your stupid laws!


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