Victoria To Become First Australian State To Legalize Marijuana For Medical Purposes Victoria is set to become the first Australian state to legalize marijuana to treat serious medical conditions including cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy and chronic pain. Hailed as a long-overdue step by many Australians who up until now were forced to choose between treating themselves or their loved ones for their pain, or staying within the law, the change is seen as the first step along a road to comprehensive and clear rules for the nation as a whole.… Read the rest