[420 Girl]

A POLITICAL party claiming to represent cannabis users says it has been "stubbed out" before the federal election campaign even began after failing to register in time.

The HEMP (Help End Marijuana Prohibition) Party says it was to be registered next Friday, having already applied to the Australian Electoral Commission.

But with Prime Minister Julia Gillard calling an August 21 election today, and writs to be issued on Monday, the party says it will now miss out.

"A million or so cannabis users will be unable to vote to decriminalise themselves now," HEMP President Michael Balderstone said, tongue firmly in cheek.

"Such is their absolute panic at having to confront the very real issue of cannabis law reform."

Mr Balderstone said the setback would not stop HEMP having some involvement in the five week campaign, with the group still to lobby for reform of cannabis laws.

"Australia is falling way behind all the other progressive countries who realise cannabis use is truly a health issue and needs to be treated as such," he said.

"We will still try to get cannabis law reform on the agenda during this election and at least we know we are registered for the next one."


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