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Neve Brissenden and Luke Costin

Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged

A future course for drug policy in Australia's most populous state was discussed at the summit. (David Moir/AAP PHOTOS)

Indigenous, queer and culturally and linguistically diverse groups have hit out at a landmark drug summit for being disrespectful and not inclusive.

The four-day forum, a cornerstone in rewriting the drug laws and policies affecting three in 10 Australians, ended with individuals in group sessions voting on priority areas to reduce drug-related harms.

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