Community Safety
What we are really talking about here is two parties that support the building of a massive investment in prison infrastructure in the north.
Sep
2019
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Drug Policy
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Jul
2019
23
Courtney in Pill Testing Spotlight
Hobart City Council’s vote in support of pill testing puts new Health Minister, Sarah Courtney, in the spotlight.
Nov
2018
28
Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) Bill 2018
This bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 2001 by inserting a new Part 4A to establish a legal framework for lawful drug analysis pill testing.
Nov
2018
26
Fearful Labor Abandons Pill Testing Policy
Labor has put politics above keeping young people safe in their decision not to support the Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) Bill 2018.
Sep
2017
22
ACT Pill Testing Will Save Lives
The ACT Government’s decision to allow free pill testing at the Spilt Milk festival will save lives.
Aug
2017
13
Annual Crime Figures Confirm ‘Tough on Crime’ is Failing
Annual crime figures released by Tasmania Police yesterday demonstrate the Liberals' lopsided focus on law and order.
Aug
2017
2
Labor and Liberals Putting Politics Before Health on Drug Policy
Labor and the Liberals are ignoring the experts, and the evidence the ‘war on drugs’ has failed in Tasmania.
Aug
2017
1
Greens Call for Rethink on Drug Policy
Following yesterday’s release of the Community Legal Centres’ Report into drug treatment and law reform, the Greens are calling for a drug law reform package.
Mar
2017
27
Ferguson Must Fund Drug Health Programs in Budget
The ACIC's National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program Report, released over the weekend, is proof of the alarming level of ice use in Tasmania.
Mar
2017
21
Hodgman Needs To Lead Drug Law Reform
The Australia 21 Report, authored by former Premiers and Police Commissioners, has called for tackling drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one.