Hi Amanda I agree the Standard AS/NZS 4760:2019 does not talk about impairment it talks about recent use.

Hi Amanda, We are already random drug testing (and have been for years) our contractors and employees, do we need to do any more consolation in shifting to a blended mix of oral and urine?

We won't be doing this for a while and will socialise with all what the plan is but in terms of the D&A policy does it need to reflect or identify oral testing?

Hi Amanda before we get to the referendum I note that the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme came into effect on 1 April 2020 (yes while we were in lockdown) with the commencement of the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019.

(Note: The Scheme is entirely separate from the upcoming referendum)

Would you agree with my dot points below

• As a prescribed medicine, it would have to be disclosed before testing

• It has a very low THC level and should not show up in the screening tool/test. 99% of the time it doesn’t, but if the doses increase as the person requires more it could.

• It should be treated exactly the same as any prescribed medicines. If it says “May create drowsiness or do not operate heavy machinery” then you shouldn’t.

• Not all doctors can prescribe Medicinal Marijuana at the moment

• Medicinal Marijuana is not yet subsidised by Pharmac

Are the legal parameters that Worksafe work within creative enough to move into this area?

The default position is that they are the regulator and will continue to be the regulator. Which is absolutely appropriate

Mixed messages are already a problem with Worksafe, having Daniel there will certainly expand a lot of narrow thinking which hopefully will be helpful for Worksafe and industry.

We will see.