NSW brings pill testing back to festivals but keeps sniffer dogs despite safety
New South Wales will start pill testing at up to 15 music festivals each year from October. The government will not expand this service into the wider community. It will keep using controversial sniffer dog programs.
Why it mattersPill testing can prevent overdoses and deaths by showing dangerous contaminants. But sniffer dogs may harm the service. They discourage people from getting harm reduction support.
AustraliaNSW festival goers will have access to free drug testing again from October, potentially reducing overdose deaths at major music events across the state.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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