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Unharm submission: draft NSW Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2026-2036

The NSW Government has released a draft Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy to guide policy for the next ten years. Our submission makes seven recommendations to strengthen it.

16.10.2026by Will Tregoning
Posted in Publications, SubmissionsTagged drug policy
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NSW just made pill testing permanent, but who gets to use it?

The Government confirmed last week that drug checking will run as a permanent service at up to 15 music festivals a year, but a study of MDMA deaths in Australia found 73% happened in private residences, and only 7% happened at festivals or dance parties.

9.9.2026by Will Tregoning
Posted in Drug policy, Drug useTagged drug policy, drug use, MDMA, pill testing
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They say the science on cannabis and impairment doesn’t exist. Here it is.

We break down the science behind cannabis – how they’ve reliably mapped the impariment window and the role of roadside drug tests.

17.6.2026by Ella Factor
Posted in Cannabis, ResourcesTagged cannabis, driving, drug laws, drug policy, medicinal cannabis, science and impairment
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The choice between politics of fear VS evidence and safety

The NSW Government blinked on drug reform but we can still win

30.10.2025by Ella Factor
Posted in Cannabis, Drug policy, Opinion piecesTagged cannabis, drug policy, prohibition
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Why I’m stepping up for drug law reform, and why now matters

12.6.2025by Peter Stahel
Posted in Cannabis, Opinion pieces, UncategorizedTagged decriminalisation, drug policy
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Ocean coastline with road curving in foreground, NSW

Busted driving sober: the flaw in NSW drug driving law

Sober? Safe? Doesn’t matter. NSW’s zero-tolerance drug driving laws are punishing people unfairly.

28.5.2025by Ella Factor
Posted in Cannabis, Drug policy, Opinion piecesTagged cannabis, decriminalisation, drug driving laws, drug policy, drug summit
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The change we need: what must come after the NSW Drug Summit

Real safety means care, connection and truth — not punishment. Here’s what the NSW Government must do next.

7.5.2025by Ella Factor
Posted in Cannabis, Drug policy, Opinion piecesTagged decriminalisation, drug driving laws, drug policy, drug summit
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NSW to start pill testing!

Victoria rolls out 2024 summer pill testing trial. Now it’s NSW’s turn!

19.12.2024by Tabatha Fulker
Posted in Movement news, Opinion piecesTagged drug policy, first nations justice
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NSW Drug Summit is a chance to save lives

Nitazenes are synthetic opioids hundreds of times stronger than fentanyl – and they’re causing a wave of overdoses and deaths across Australia. Learn more.

14.10.2024by Sam Kidd
Posted in Movement news, Opinion piecesTagged drug policy, first nations justice
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Synthetic Opioids Preparedness Plan

How to combat nitazenes – Synthetic Opioids Preparedness Plan

Nitazenes are synthetic opioids hundreds of times stronger than fentanyl – and they’re causing a wave of overdoses and deaths across Australia. Learn more.

1.10.2024by Sam Kidd
Posted in Movement news, Opinion piecesTagged drug policy, first nations justice
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