Cannabis growers have been granted permission to begin exporting medicinal marijuana and hemp into more foreign markets.
Federal parliament passed a bill on Wednesday giving farmers access to export opportunities in South East Asia, China, Canada and the lucrative US market.
Australia will now be able to certify legitimate exports of narcotic products, helping producers export to countries that need government approval.
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said certification would provide assurances to trading partners and help farmers. 'This bill will enable agricultural industries to come out firing after the threat of COVID-19 has passed,' he said on Wednesday.
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