The evidence is clear: pill testing saves lives. That’s why it is supported by doctors, and has been rolled out in the ACT, Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Festivals want to make sure they provide the safest possible environment to their patrons, but the Liberal Party is standing in their way.
The ANU review found the pill testing service at Groovin’ the Moo did not encourage the use of drugs.
The New South Wales deputy state coroner has examined the tragic deaths at music festivals and today passed down her findings.
Hobart City Council’s vote in support of pill testing puts new Health Minister, Sarah Courtney, in the spotlight.
Police Minister, Rene Hidding, once again showed Tasmanians he would rather continue a failed "war on drugs" than reduce the risk of drug deaths.
The evidence shows pill testing will keep our young people safe from harmful drugs and it has the support of the Police Association.
Andrea discusses Tasmanian summer and autumn festivals during the Adjournment.
Junction opened on Wednesday 2 September with the first heat of Senior Idol and closed with the final on Sunday.
Premier Will Hodgman should explain how he is happy to subsidise Forestry Tasmania, but could not find a fraction of that amount for the Baroque Festival.