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Two-thirds of Australians support pill testing at festivals: Survey

Two-thirds of Australians support pill testing at festivals: Survey

Supporters hope public pressure will lead to policy changes, but opponents maintain ‘no pill is safe’.


NSW rejects five key drug recommendations

NSW rejects five key drug recommendations

The independent ice inquiry has prompted further focus on drug use as a health issue rather than a legal one.


A year of progress and change

A year of progress and change

As 2019 comes to an end, newsGP looks back on what has been a significant year for Australian general practice.


NSW to introduce drug amnesty bins at music festivals

NSW to introduce drug amnesty bins at music festivals

The state is ‘closing the door on pill testing’, with the government ignoring most recommendations from an inquest into drug deaths.


Independent report finds pill testing ‘successful’

Independent report finds pill testing ‘successful’

Pill testing provides effective and relevant health information for festivalgoers who plan to use illicit drugs, the report found.


Pill testing debate continues across Victoria

Pill testing debate continues across Victoria

The State Government remains opposed to a trial, despite the proposal being backed by the Melbourne Lord Mayor and Victorian ambulance union.


Coroner’s report recommends drug policy overhaul in NSW

Coroner’s report recommends drug policy overhaul in NSW

The report has recommended trialling pill testing and stopping the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches at music festivals in the state.


New pill testing report released

New pill testing report released

Seven drugs at this year’s Groovin’ the Moo festival contained a toxic substance linked to previous deaths, according to the report.


Toxicologists throw support behind pill testing ahead of major festival weekend

Toxicologists throw support behind pill testing ahead of major festival weekend

Australia’s forensic and clinical toxicologists say testing could save lives at music festivals.


‘It’s just assumed it’s 100%’: The toxicology of pill testing

‘It’s just assumed it’s 100%’: The toxicology of pill testing

A second pill testing trial held over the weekend has been deemed a success by its organisers, but toxicologists maintain strong concerns about the process.


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