Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia is excited to announce its expanded board, which is poised to develop the organisation’s renewed strategic directions in early 2025.
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MCIA announces new Directors and strong EOFY report
Exciting News from the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Association
At the 8th Annual General Meeting of Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia (MCIA) held yesterday, the finalization of the merger with the Emerging Therapeutics Association of Australia (ETAA) was announced. This impactful move welcomes Ean Alexander (CEO, Altum), Matt Cantelo (CEO, ANTG), and Geoff Cockerill (incoming CEO, Vitura) to the MCIA Board. The expanded team will convene early in the new year to revisit the organisation’s strategies and set priorities that amplify support for our members.
Continue reading “MCIA announces new Directors and strong EOFY report”Joining of Industry Associations
Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia (MCIA) and Emerging Therapeutics Association of Australia (ETAA) are pleased to announce the execution of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will pave the way towards uniting and forming a single peak industry body.
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Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Phoebe Macleod and Justin Howden to the board of directors.
Continue reading “MCIA Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members”MCIA Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member and Resignation of Founding Board Member
Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Viccars to the board of directors.
Continue reading “MCIA Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member and Resignation of Founding Board Member”MCIA and AMCA – A Unified Voice for the Medicinal Cannabis Industry
Joint Media Release for Cannabiz
The two leading industry associations in the medicinal cannabis sector, Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association (AMCA) and Medicinal Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA) are delighted to announce their intention to collaborate more closely for the benefit of their members and the medicinal cannabis sector as a whole and to facilitate interactions with government bodies and other stakeholders as one unified voice.
Continue reading “MCIA and AMCA – A Unified Voice for the Medicinal Cannabis Industry”MCIA Announces New Chair
Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia (MCIA) has announced Peter Crock will step down as Chair, with Director Peter Koetsier appointed in his place effective immediately.
Speaking at MCIA’s AGM on Wednesday, Mr Crock confirmed he will remain on the board as a director to ensure a smooth transition and support the new chair.
Continue reading “MCIA Announces New Chair”MCIA welcomes ATMAC grant to boost medicinal cannabis exports
In a first for the medicinal cannabis industry, Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia (MCIA), the peak body for Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, has been awarded a $250,000 Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) grant to assist Australian medicinal cannabis companies in securing global markets for medicinal cannabis products.
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Medicinal Cannabis Industry Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Koetsier to the board of directors.
Continue reading “MCIA announces the Appointment of new Board Member”MCIA announces new Executive Officer
Medicinal Cannabis Industry Association is pleased to announce that Patty Holmes has been appointed as the new Executive Officer. A pioneer of the Australian medicinal cannabis industry, Patty will succeed Rosemary Richards and assume responsibilities from 1 June 2023.
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