Pill testing to be introduced by Queensland government at Gold Coast schoolies

Move is welcomed by drug and alcohol services, but the LNP opposition vows to scrap it if it wins government

* Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
* Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast




The Queensland government has committed to introducing pill testing at this year’s Gold Coast schoolies celebration, but the LNP opposition has vowed to scrap the move if it wins power in October.

The health minister, Shannon Fentiman, announced on Thursday morning that the government would spend about $80,000 to provide a pop-up clinic at the annual school-leavers’ event on the Gold Coast.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...


http://dlvr.it/TB2gNZ