MardiGrass organisers are urging visitors to vote at pre-polls if they can, so the Nimbin booth is not overrun on tomorrow (Saturday).

President Michael Balderstone said they expected quite a big crowd in the village over the weekend. “With approaching a million people now on legally prescribed cannabis in Australia, there is renewed interest in the plant, which was known as “God's gift” back in Jesus' day. 

“The hippies weren’t so deluded after all”, he said. “In fact, this is a plant that can help save the planet and people from themselves. There is a reason, of course, why all the entheogenic plants are illegal. These “truth drugs”, which were traditionally used by our ancestors, are just what humanity needs now. Something that can help people alter their mindset!”

“It’s now 100 years since our Government signed us up in 1926 to the international agreement to outlaw the cannabis plant. And has the drug war been mentioned even once by either of the major party’s in this election? Not that I have heard.

"Illegal drugs are the biggest business on the planet these days, and perhaps it’s time to review this never-ending war, time to see if we are winning or ever can win. Time to assess the damage like privatised overflowing prisons, exploding mental health problems, and respect for police at an all-time low.”

“Drug use is really a health issue, and instead of locking up the most traumatised amongst us, it's time to start helping them sort out their issues,” he said. “Time to start admitting we made a big mistake outlawing the most useful and safe medicine in the creation.”

“The Plantem Park stages are ready with Indica Arena and Sativa Stadium looking like the MCG and prepared for a big crowd.

"We just ask that wherever possible, people vote before they come, and of course, vote for Legalise Cannabis, at least in the senate.”