Leader Daniel Andrews has declared party support for cannabis oil use in the treatment of life-threatening conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma and Parkinson's Disease.

Mr Andrews stressed the cannabis would be available for people in 'exceptional circumstances' and ruled out legalising marijuana for recreational use.

Such a stance is sure to warm the hearts of all those fighting for the legalisation of medical cannabis.

Let's hope other parties and politicians show the same commitment.

It's clear medical marijuana has potential in improving the lives of those suffering badly from illness.

If medical marijuana can help a young girl go from 200 seizures a day to zero that's a tremendous thing.

If someone with a fatal illness can be given a better quality of life in their final stages, then why would anyone want to stand in the way?

It's important the legalisation of cannabis is regulated and controlled.

There are people out there with the expertise to supply medical marijuana under such conditions.

Why are we stopping them?