FSANZ Submission to Allow Hemp Foods in Australia and New Zealand

Send your support for FSANZ to legalise Hemp foods to 

submissions@foodstandards.gov.au 

Please submit your endorsement by February 1st 2012!

Lost for words? Here's what I wrote in 5 minutes! 

"I am writing to express my sincere and strong endorsement and commendation for FSANZ to allow Hemp as food. Hemp is a highly nutritious food source, with all the essential omega fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins and protein necessary for healthy human life. In fact, no other single food source is as nutritiously sound as Hemp seeds. Hemp is legally consumed all around the world, it is time Australia and New Zealand got on board and allowed this marvellous food source. Hemp is also an environmentally sound crop - it nourishes the soil in which its grown and produces oxygen, it is insect and fungus repellent and is an annual crop. Not only will hemp food stimulate good health for our citizens and environment, but it will also massively benefit our economy and create jobs for thousands of people. I want to raise my children in a country where the best food is available and hemp food is a major part of that! Say YES to HEMP FOODS - for the good of the country!" 

56 Arrested At Summadayze Festival In Melbourne

56 Arrested At Summadayze Festival In Melbourne

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To ring in the New Year, we have more propaganda from the prohibitionist agenda! This was a line that particularly stood out for me:

"There is no such thing as a safe party drug and people put their lives at risk taking illegal drugs", Senior Sergeant Damien Christensen said.

What about the most popular party drug - alcohol, which runs up massive costs to the community and police resources and is the source of countless violence and destruction on a weekly basis. This drug doesn't even get a mention. Alcohol is the most common cause of violence, while Cannabis is a much safer option, alcohol kills and harms thousands of people a year. Cannabis has never caused a single death, and does not lead to violence. Lines like this just propogate the idea of 'good drugs' and 'bad drugs' - legal drugs are okay, but illegal ones, oh no, they're far more dangerous.. (not)

"Recent figures released by the State Government show that the sniffer dogs are often mistaken. This year NSW Police have conducted more than 14,000 searches on people after sniffer dogs reacted to the potential presence of illegal drugs. In over 11,000 of those causes, illicit substances were not found, meaning that 4 times out of 5 the dogs get it wrong."

This system isn't protecting anyone. It is ineffective, unreliable and runs at a massive cost and inconvenience to people like you and me and squanders valuable police resources. It is the violent people who should be focused on and dealt with - NOT people who AREN'T hurting anyone else.
How much longer will we subject ourselves to this embarrassing farce?

Hemp Hemp Hooray! Telstra Business Awards Interview

Gina from Adelaide Wellbeing interviewed Teresa McDowell, founder of natural skincare line Hemp Hemp Hooray! natural skin care line. Teresa did an excellent job of informing listeners about the benefits and uses of Hemp, giving light to the cause and the situation regarding re-legalising Hemp in Australia, as well as promoting the November 20th 2011 Adelaide Cannabis Hemp Rally. Fantastic work here from Hemp Hemp Hooray! and Adelaide Wellbeing for spreading good, factual information and giving time to this vital cause! 

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and get the scoop on their amazing product range!

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Ree Hash speaks at November 20th Peaceful Rally

This rally was a great success! Great crew, music, speakers, awesome atmosphere and support. Quite a few people came over and checked out the information. The police were relaxed and co-operative, only checking in during the start of the event, getting bored and leaving us to the festivities! The most people there at once was probably between 60 - 80, with some people drifting in and out all day, and some groups getting comfortable and enjoying the sunshine and music for hours. Our message was sincere, powerful and definitely heard throughout Adelaide!

November 20th Rallies

Community gathers to spread awareness and education on the versatile Cannabis Hemp plant and discuss the outcomes and effects of prohibition.

Worldwide support for Re-Legalisation of Cannabis is growing.

The war on drugs creates massive costs, resulting from the enforcement-led approach that profits organised crime and puts individuals at risk. Natural resources are depleting and the economy is fragile. It is time to count these costs and explore the alternatives, using the best evidence available to deliver a safer, healthier and more just world.

Cannabis prohibition:

-          Prevents research and availability of natural, safe, sustainable energy, oil, food & medicine.

-          Undermines human rights, represses religious and spiritual freedom and control over one’s health.

-          Funds the black market, creates crime and breeds corruption.

-          Promotes stigma and social discrimination.

-          Costs billions of tax payer dollars.

Taking place in Victoria Square at 12:00PM, the November 20th Sunday afternoon rally has been organised by local advocates. The event will feature live music and guest speakers including Cannabis activists Paul O’Brien and Ree Hash, political lobbyists Christopher Steele of the Liberal Democratic Party, Independent candidate Mark Aldridge, Ari Reid of the Australian Sex Party and Industrial Hemp advocate Teresa McDowell, founder of natural skincare line Hemp Hemp Hooray. 


The Melbourne community will hold a corresponding event with speakers including activist Matt Riley, Medical Cannabis user Matt Pallet, Greg Denham of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition), Fiona Patten of the Australian Sex Party, Greg Barns of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and Comedian Greg Fleet. Also joining the festivities in Melbourne will be the Nimbin HEMP Embassy Polite Force and the iconic 'Big Joint', following on from their visit with President Obama in Canberra on the 17th. 


The aim of the rallies is to create public awareness about the industrial applications, medical evidence and political history so that Australians can form an educated opinion on the usage and legality of Cannabis. 

Hemperiffic Cannablog!

Welcome to my new Canna-blog, where I'll be talking about all things Cannabis/Hemp! News, Upcoming events, Education, Hemp fashion and more! I'm still in the process of refining the page design and content, so in the mean time, enjoy this photo of me with our favourite herb..