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Kathleen Farmilo

NICE: In An Aussie First, A Fixed Pill Testing Site’s Being Trialled In Canberra From July

Canberra’s going to be the first Aussie city with a fixed pill testing site thanks to a six month pilot program which kicks off in July. The pill testing site was originally announced in 2021 and more details were
The Guardian David Caldicott Sydney Criminal Lawyers It represents a bit of a watershed moment for us and for drug policy in Australia,” he said.

“We are party to the implementation of policy because the science and evidence supports it, and not because of an ideology or a political preference.”

Harm Reduction Australia’s president Gino Vumbaca told The Guardian there was potential for the site to increase the number of nights it operates after the trial.

recently decriminalised loads of drugs Rachel Stephen-Smith

“We know from research and evidence around the world that criminalising drug users does not reduce drug use and that treating drug addiction as a health issue improves outcomes for everyone in the community,” she said. 

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released back in April. Now the pill testing site will be launching in just a couple of weeks. According to , it’s going to be run by Harm Reduction Australia who’s working with Australian National University and Directions, a health service provider. It’ll be in the Canberra CBD and open for two nights every week. Dr , a senior clinical expert at ANU’s Faculty of Medicine who does work with Pill Testing Australia spoke to about why the fixed pill testing site was so important. “ “Depending on demand we might increase the number of nights we’re available,” Vumbaca said. “What we want to see if other governments having a serious look at this.” The ACT also for “personal possession”. Essentially if you’re found with drugs like ice, ecstasy, heroin and coke within that “personal possession” limit you’ll face a fine instead of prison time. At the time ACT Health Minister  highlighted the importance of not criminalising drug users. Canberra’s fixed pill testing site will launch on July 19. Now can the rest of the states and territories please catch TF up?
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