❓ Dr. Walker asks about research suggesting cannabis use may improve exercise outcomes and how it might influence sport and recreation policy. The Minister responds by emphasising adherence to national anti-doping legislation and highlighting increased funding for sport and recreation.
AnsweredQoN 1398Legislative Council
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CANNABIS — EXERCISE
1398. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Sport and Recreation:
I refer the minister to a recent paper published by
neurologists from Colorado and published in the journal Cannabis and
cannabinoid research , which suggests that cannabis use, up to and including
acute cannabis use, may be associated with more positive exercise engagement
and outcomes.
(1) Is the
minister aware of this research, particularly the conclusions drawn, which
suggest that participants in the study experienced fewer negative effects as a result
of exercise, better measured outcomes and a greater sense of enjoyment,
alongside lower pain levels?
(2) If the
minister is committed to better exercise and sporting outcomes for all Western Australians,
how might this research influence departmental policy going forward?
1398. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Sport and Recreation:
I refer the minister to a recent paper published by
neurologists from Colorado and published in the journal Cannabis and
cannabinoid research , which suggests that cannabis use, up to and including
acute cannabis use, may be associated with more positive exercise engagement
and outcomes.
(1) Is the
minister aware of this research, particularly the conclusions drawn, which
suggest that participants in the study experienced fewer negative effects as a result
of exercise, better measured outcomes and a greater sense of enjoyment,
alongside lower pain levels?
(2) If the
minister is committed to better exercise and sporting outcomes for all Western Australians,
how might this research influence departmental policy going forward?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question. I provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for Sport
and Recreation.
(1)–(2)
It is important that Western Australia is aligned to the national and
international legislation and policy regarding the use of drugs in sport. The
Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020, the Sport Integrity Australia Regulations
2020 and the Australian National Anti-Doping scheme provide the national
legislative framework under which states and territories must act.
The minister is committed to
better exercise and sporting outcomes for all West Australians, as evidenced by
the $20 million increase per year to the community sporting and recreation
facilities fund and the doubling of KidSport vouchers to $300.
question. I provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for Sport
and Recreation.
(1)–(2)
It is important that Western Australia is aligned to the national and
international legislation and policy regarding the use of drugs in sport. The
Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020, the Sport Integrity Australia Regulations
2020 and the Australian National Anti-Doping scheme provide the national
legislative framework under which states and territories must act.
The minister is committed to
better exercise and sporting outcomes for all West Australians, as evidenced by
the $20 million increase per year to the community sporting and recreation
facilities fund and the doubling of KidSport vouchers to $300.
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