‘We’re doing this because all the evidence says it works,’ premier Jacinta Allan says
, with users able to test pills, powders and liquids for the presence of deadly substances at festivals and at a fixed location in Melbourne.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
“We’re doing this because all the evidence says it works. The evidence tells us it changes behaviour. It’s a simple, commonsense way to save lives.”By mid-2025 a fixed site will also open in an inner Melbourne area close to nightlife and transport, which will be run by a community or tertiary health provider.
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