TGA Reporting for Medicinal Cannabis: What Every Business Needs to Know - Part One
Navigating medicinal cannabis compliance in Australia requires more than meeting initial regulatory approvals. As the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) increases its focus on reporting, governance, pharmacovigilance and advertising compliance, businesses must implement strong systems to remain compliant. Learn the essential reporting obligations and best practices for operating successfully in Australia's evolving medicinal cannabis market.
Vertical Integration in Medicinal Cannabis: The Trend & How to Put Patients First
Vertical integration is transforming Australia's medicinal cannabis industry. While connected clinics, pharmacies and patient support can improve access and efficiency, success depends on maintaining clinical independence, strong governance and patient-first care.
Education, Patient Care & the Role of Science in Medicinal Cannabis – Penny Murdoch
We sat down with Penny Murdoch – a valued team member at EQWELLIBRIYUM, a qualified naturopath, and a medicinal cannabis industry representative – to discuss her unique career journey, the importance of evidence-based education, and how scientific knowledge helps healthcare professionals make informed clinical decisions.
Understanding the 2026 DVA Medicinal Cannabis Funding Changes for Clinics
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) updated its Medicinal Cannabis Framework with those changes likely to reshape how clinics deliver care to veteran patients — representing a structural shift in how care must be delivered, documented, and justified under DVA funding pathways.
Case Study — $250K Annual Savings Through White Label Optimisation
A case study highlighting an increasingly important reality within the Australian medicinal cannabis industry - that many clinics are operating on inefficient commercial structures without realising stronger opportunities may exist.
Industry Insiders - Dr. Shabnam Sarshar
Regulation alone doesn’t create access – and innovation alone doesn’t change perception.
In our latest interview, Dr. Shabnam Sarshar unpacks the deeper challenges facing medicinal cannabis from clinician education to cultural stigma, and why women’s health remains one of the most overlooked frontiers.
Australia’s Medicinal Cannabis Landscape – Past, Present & Future
Our latest series is all about insights into entering the Australian medicinal cannabis market in 2026. This post breaks down the evolution of the industry from early regulatory barriers to today’s competitive, highly scrutinised landscape and what it signals for the future.
Industry Insiders – Georgie Lutz
With close to a decade of experience in Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, Georgie Lutz is a highly respected industry leader and co-founder of Bosman Clinic. We were thrilled to interview her about her journey in the sector, exploring how the industry has evolved and discussing the importance of transparency, clinical independence, and why patient-led models must shape the future of the sector.
Medicinal Cannabis Patients – Preferences & Perspectives.
Australia’s medicinal cannabis sector is evolving and so are patient expectations.
With patients becoming more informed, more selective, and more willing to change providers if their experience doesn’t meet expectations.In our latest blog, Medicinal Cannabis Patients: Preferences & Perspectives, we explore what patients actually value today and the trends clinics should be preparing for as the market continues to mature.
Whether you're a clinic operator, healthcare professional, or industry stakeholder, understanding these shifts is key to building sustainable, patient-centred care models.
Accessing Medicinal Cannabis Treatment — Patient Pathways
Understanding the patient pathway to medicinal cannabis in Australia can be a major hurdle for businesses .
Our latest blog post breaks down the entire journey from clinical assessment to TGA approval, highlighting the critical operational frameworks businesses need to support Australian patients effectively.
The Role of Pharmacists in Medicinal Cannabis
This article explores the role of pharmacists in dispensing medicinal cannabis, with a focus on patient access, continuity of care, and quality oversight.
Industry Insiders — Professor Kylie O’Brien
Professor Kylie O’Brien shares her insights on the evolving medicinal cannabis landscape — from evidence gaps and ongoing misconceptions to regulatory challenges and emerging research.
As a leading scientific expert and recent co-author of Medicinal Cannabis in Women’s Health, she offers a clear, grounded perspective on what the industry needs next and how clinical practice can better align with the science.
Industry Insiders — Adam Isaac Miller
Get to know Adam Isaac Miller, one of Australia’s most influential and longstanding voices in the medicinal cannabis landscape. With nearly eleven years of experience spanning clinical, regulatory, commercial, and policy domains.
Unpack the experiences that have defined his journey — from his deeply personal introduction to cannabis, to the milestones that have shaped his career, the lessons he’s learned advising stakeholders across the ecosystem, and the honest concerns and hopes he holds for the future of the industry.
Emerging Trends In Medicinal Cannabis
Medicinal cannabis in Australia is rapidly evolving — where what was once a niche market is now a significant part of modern healthcare. For businesses navigating this landscape, understanding these dual pressures is key to thriving in this fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Sharlene Mavor — Medical Scientist, Cannabis Advocate & Co-Founder
Get to know Sharlene Mavor, medical scientist specialising in medicinal cannabis research and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Medicinal Cannabis Research Australia (MCRA). Sharlene is a trailblazer within the industry in her own right and for this blog post, we’ve got her to answer some informative questions about her journey, her opinion on the industry, and what brands & businesses can learn from it.
Meet Our Founders — Lisa Varley & Tahlia Bavadra
Peak a look behind the scenes with our founders Lisa Varley & Tahlia Bavadra discussing their journey into the medicinal cannabis space, industry insights & their vision of the market.
Advertising Medicinal Cannabis in Australia — Regulations & Compliance
Explore the key rules from governing regulators as it relates to advertising within the medicinal cannabis space to, clarify what clinics and brands can and cannot say, alongside safer strategies to build awareness without risking compliance.
Registered Nurses Prescribing Power Is Coming – Are We Ready?
Registered nurses with appropriate training and experience will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis under a collaborative prescribing model. In this post, we explore how this change brings unprecedented opportunity and responsibility.
Market Insights — Patient Access and Demographics
In the latest addition to our Market Insights series that explores the Australian medicinal cannabis space, we look into patient demographics and how patients access plant-based medicines.
Industry Insiders — Irena Katz
We sat down with industry trailblazer, Irena Katz of We Are Lux, to discuss her journey within the medicinal cannabis industry as a qualified naturopath and passionate cannabis advocate. In this post, we explore how Irena's personal experience, purpose, and bold vision has made her a strong patient advocate and industry innovator — and how these qualities have also helped shape her store We Are Lux.