# The Age

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17T00:59:18Z**: Mental Health Focus — Cannabis clinics see a surge in patients seeking treatment for anxiety and PTSD.
- **2026-03-17T00:59:18Z**: Clinical Findings Released — The Lancet publishes data showing no significant benefit over placebo for psychiatric conditions.
- **2016-02-24**: Legalization Milestone — Australia legalizes medicinal cannabis at the federal level, sparking industry growth.

## Recent coverage (5 stories, network-wide)

### Victorian Wind Policy Risks $3.9B in Wages, $200M in Payments
2026-06-15 00:31:01 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A state opposition plan to double wind farm setbacks imperils $3.9 billion in local wages and $200 million in landholder payments, shaking investor confidence in Victoria’s renewable energy market. The move could redirect capital flows and stall a multibillion-dollar project pipeline.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/victoria-wind-setback-finance-risks

### 2km Wind Buffer Threatens $3.9B in Clean Energy Wages, 26,000 Jobs
2026-06-15 00:30:23 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A proposed doubling of wind farm setbacks in Victoria could decimate the state’s renewable energy pipeline, risking $3.9 billion in clean energy wages and undermining climate goals. The policy would remove 70% of viable land, fragment transmission links, and jeopardize 26,000 projected regional jobs.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/victoria-wind-setback-climate-risks

### Lancet Study Finds Medicinal Cannabis Ineffective for Mental Health Conditions
2026-03-17 00:59:18 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A landmark study published in The Lancet has concluded that medicinal cannabis is no more effective than a placebo in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The findings challenge the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry's reliance on mental health prescriptions and could trigger significant regulatory shifts.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/lancet-study-medicinal-cannabis-ineffective-mental-health

### MA Services Group Founder Faces Severe Misconduct and Assault Allegations
2026-03-08 11:04:19 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Micky Ahuja, the founder of MA Services Group, is facing explosive allegations of rape, harassment, and intimidation from former female employees. The scandal threatens the standing of one of Australia's largest security and facility management firms and highlights critical failures in corporate governance.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/ma-services-group-micky-ahuja-allegations

### Addressing the Gen Z Workplace Anxiety Crisis: A Strategic HR Roadmap
2026-03-06 21:06:25 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

As Gen Z becomes a dominant force in the global workforce, employers are grappling with unprecedented levels of workplace-related anxiety among younger staff. This briefing explores the structural causes of this trend and outlines the essential cultural shifts required to retain and engage the next generation of talent.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/gen-z-workplace-anxiety-hr-strategy

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