Pill testing will undergo trials in Victoria as drug overdoses cause worry in government

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2024-12-27

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After years of debate, pill testing will finally get underway at a music festival in Melbourne’s west this weekend. It’s part of the Victorian government’s 18-month trial that’s aimed at reducing harm and saving lives.
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