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NSW Labor considering pill testing this summer
MPs including the parliamentary secretary for health have put their names to an open letter calling on their own government to overhaul drug policy in NSW.
- by Michael McGowan
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Fake painkiller discovered in Brisbane more dangerous than heroin
The drug was sold as oxycodone and purchased online, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
- by Courtney Kruk
LNP casts doubt over future of pill testing at schoolies
Just 27 tests have been conducted so far at schoolies, equating to $8000 per test, says Queensland’s health minister.
- by Cameron Atfield
Pill-testing will be a Schoolies first. Here’s what parents and kids should know
Gold Coast school-leavers will have access to a free and confidential drug-testing service from Saturday, with advocates saying the initiative could be life-saving.
- by Courtney Kruk
Cautious Crisafulli in day-two rethink of LNP’s plan for schoolies
The new Queensland Premier will now “take some advice” about the LNP’s previous vow to scrap pill-testing services at schoolies amid concerns from doctors.
- by Matt Dennien
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Analysis
Pragmatism, morality and the social science of pill testing
Critics of pill testing fear it will create a false sense of security that leads to more people taking more drugs. But the evidence says otherwise.
- by Liam Mannix
How Victoria’s pill tests will work – both in the lab and at music festivals
Legislation to allow a pill-testing trial will be introduced to Victorian parliament on Tuesday. The government wants the first mobile sites up and running for the summer festival season.
- by Liam Mannix and Rachel Eddie
The hidden costs that are killing live music festivals
Pill testing could make attendance at music festivals and events much safer – but it could dramatically increase the financial risk borne by festivals.
- by Karl Quinn
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Victorian pill testing trial to go to cabinet ‘within weeks’ with premier’s support
The proposed 12-month trial would likely include mobile teams at music festivals, where patrons could have their illicit drugs tested and receive harm reduction advice.
- by Rachael Dexter
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How much a pill-testing trial would cost Victoria
Following festival overdoses, left-wing crossbenchers are stepping up pressure on the state government over drug checking.
- by Rachel Eddie
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The reason Jacinta Allan could upend Victoria’s opposition to pill testing
This week, the premier signalled a broadening to her outlook when she hinted the state’s long-standing opposition to pill testing may finally be up for debate.
- by Annika Smethurst
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