TGA sues News Corp, Mamamia for medicinal cannabis testimonials

June 24, 2025 9:50

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has taken federal proceedings against News Corp Australia, Mamamia, and a Sydney-based PR agency for unlawfully promoting medicinal cannabis products in articles published between 2022 and 2023.

The TGA alleges News Corp’s Body + Soul and Mamamia published online articles in contravention of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, following a marketing campaign by Atlus, a website and dispensary specialising in alternative medicine, and its agency, Straight Up PR.

The articles are alleged to include testimonials and endorsements from individuals who, by the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code, are prohibited from giving them.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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Atlus Body+Soul Dr Shimal Jobanputra mamamia medicinal cannabis News Corp Straight Up PR

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Cheech and Chong 24 Jun 25

Go get em, TGA!

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TGA sues News Corp, Mamamia for medicinal cannabis testimonials

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