Medicinal Cannabis Council Australia

“Our strength is in our breadth” 

Our Story

The Medicinal Cannabis Council Australia (MCCA) is the unified national voice for Australia’s medicinal cannabis sector, formed through the merger of the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association (AMCA) and Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia (MCIA).

MCCA brings together the full breadth of the sector – patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, licensed cultivators and manufacturers, clinics as well as professional and allied service providers – to advance a safe, credible and sustainable medicinal cannabis ecosystem in Australia.

Building on the foundations of its predecessor organisations, MCCA advocates for improved patient access and outcomes, while supporting a high-quality, science-based industry underpinned by strong standards, regulatory integrity and professional accountability. The Council represents the collective interests of its members and serves as a trusted, authoritative voice to government, regulators and the broader community, both domestically and internationally.

MCCA is committed to fostering a responsible and innovative industry that is recognised for its contribution to health, wellbeing and the economy. By uniting diverse expertise and perspectives, MCCA provides the leadership, stewardship and collaborative framework needed to guide the sector’s continued growth and maturity, ensuring Australian patients, clinicians and global markets have confidence in the products, services and systems that define our industry.

Our Vision

To build a world-class medicinal cannabis sector that enhances patient wellbeing by ensuring access to safe, effective and affordable products. The Australian sector will be recognised globally for its integrity, scientific rigor and commitment to quality.

Our Mission

Ensure patients have timely access to well-characterised, safe and effective medicinal cannabis products through advocacy, education and collaboration.

MCCA Interim Board

Dr Teresa Nicoletti

Co-Chair MCCA

Kristin Viccars

Co-Chair MCCA

Fiona Patten

Deputy Chair and Director

Ean Alexander

Director

Professor Nick Lintzeris

Director and CCA Steering Committee Member

Phoebe Macleod

Director

Justin Sinclair

Director and CCA Steering Committee Member

Paul Long

Director

Bryan Ebstyne

Director and ACM Co-Founder/Steering Committee Member

Justin Howden

Director

Sharon Bentley

Director

Matt Cantelo

Director

Lisa Nguyen

Director

Our Ambassadors

Lucy Haslam – Lifetime member
Dr Richard Di Natale
David Heilpern
Michael John Palmer, AO, APM