What Has Mark Shelton Been Smoking?
The Greens' drug policy position is focused on harm minimisation and dealing with addiction through a health lens.
Nov
2016
30
Drug Policy
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Oct
2016
25
Pill Testing Could Save Tasmanian Lives
Police Minister, Rene Hidding, once again showed Tasmanians he would rather continue a failed "war on drugs" than reduce the risk of drug deaths.
Oct
2016
25
Pill Testing to Save Young Tasmanian Lives
Last week 12 young people were hospitalised on the Gold Coast after consuming a drug they thought was ecstasy. Twenty-seven-year-old Ricky Stevens later died.
Sep
2016
20
Health Minister Blames Former Government for Two Years of Inaction on Ice Epidemic
A dangerous increase in crystal methamphetamine use in Tasmania is now strongly suggestive of an epidemic.
Aug
2016
29
Ice Use Needs Government-Wide Action
The Police Association’s concern about the increase in crimes against people in the last year should be taken seriously by the Government.
Jun
2016
15
Teen Challenge Won’t Welcome Everyone to Meander Rehab Centre
When the state decided to sell the site, Teen Challenge saw an opportunity and orchestrated the outcome which has now been presented.
Jun
2016
15
Concern About Teen Challenge at Meander
Ms Dawkins is representing people in the community who are concerned that an overtly faith‑based organisation will be working with vulnerable young people.
Jun
2016
6
Ideology in the Way of Preventative Health
Minister Ferguson has put his personal ideology in the way of preventive health measures in this year's Budget.
Jun
2016
1
Hidding Won’t Commit to Keeping Our Young People Safe
The evidence shows pill testing will keep our young people safe from harmful drugs and it has the support of the Police Association.
Jun
2016
1
Liberals’ Blind Refusal to Protect Young People
The Police Minister, Rene Hidding, today refused out of hand to consider pill testing measures at festivals as a way of protecting young people from harm.