Posts for ‘Law & policy’ topic
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Sniffer Dogs
In each state there are different laws about where and when police can use sniffer dogs to help them decide whether to conduct a search for drugs. Read on for more information and for some tips for what to do if approached by a sniffer dog. [Continue reading Sniffer Dogs] -
Avoid Being Stung by the Travel Bug
With drug prices in Australia higher than many overseas countries, some young Australians are tempted into dealing with drugs while travelling. However all Australians should be aware of the dire potential consequences. [Continue reading Avoid Being Stung by the Travel Bug] -
Poisonous drug or pharmaceutical benefit: Who decides?
Ever wondered why certain drugs are illegal and why others are not? Well, the process by which drugs are classified as illegal is a complex method that considers a range of relevant factors. [Continue reading Poisonous drug or pharmaceutical benefit: Who decides?] -
Mephedrone: First teen convicted
A 16-year old guy in Darwin is the first person in Australia to be charged and convicted for importing mephedrone in powder form. [Continue reading Mephedrone: First teen convicted] -
24 per cent rise in drug drivers in NSW
480 drivers tested positive for drugs in 2009 in New South Wales - up by 24 per cent from 2008. [Continue reading 24 per cent rise in drug drivers in NSW] -
Random drug testing on our roads
Random Drug Testing is still in its infancy. Minimal research is available to determine a standardised measure of the concentration required to affect driving skills. Any positive test results in prosecution. [Continue reading Random drug testing on our roads] -
Qld considers .02 BAC limit
Queensland is considering lowing the blood alcohol limit from .05 to .02 in order to cut the road toll. Would this change the way you drink and drive? [Continue reading Qld considers .02 BAC limit] -
More of the same
The Rudd government announced another advertising campaign to ‘confront illicit drug use’. However, the campaign is just more of the same and drug policy misses out again when it comes to evidence-based policy. [Continue reading More of the same] -
Will drug sites be blocked?
The Australian government plans to introduce country-wide internet censorship in the next 12 months. What will that mean for websites and forums where drugs are discussed? Is this policy a threat to harm reduction? [Continue reading Will drug sites be blocked?] -
Rudd wants drinking age lifted to 21
Appearing on ABC1's Q&A program last night, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told a group of 200 young Australians that he'd personally like to see the legal drinking age lifted to 21 in order to reduce binge drinking and P-Plate deaths. [Continue reading Rudd wants drinking age lifted to 21]
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