There’s been confusion about Victoria’s recent change. Despite some public claims, medicinal cannabis patients in Victoria are still banned from driving with any detectable THC in their system. The only change is that magistrates now have discretion, for a first offence only, to waive the automatic licence disqualification – something NSW magistrates already have. In practice, patients can still be charged, lose their licence while awaiting court, have their cars impounded, and face thousands in costs, even if the magistrate later returns their licence. The harms remain.