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'I Am Not Above the Law': MP Apologises for Driving Suspension over Cannabis Charge

Independent MP Craig Garland was granted a restricted licence to drive to parliament despite a six-month ban due to a 700km trip and lack of public transport, court said.

Summary by ABC Australia
Independent MP Craig Garland applied in court for a restricted license, saying it would be a "terrible situation" if he wasn't able to attend parliamentary sitting weeks in Hobart due to the ban after being found guilty of drug driving.

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'I am not above the law': MP apologises for driving suspension over cannabis charge

Independent MP Craig Garland applied in court for a restricted license, saying it would be a "terrible situation" if he wasn't able to attend parliamentary sitting weeks in Hobart due to the ban after being found guilty of drug driving.

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Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be...

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'Should not have been driving': Garland learns fate after guilty plea

Craig Garland, Braddon MHA, disqualified for six months due to drug-driving; restricted licence granted for Parliament commute.

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