Drugs and drug testing have hit the news headlines in NSW recently, with calls for an increase in roadside drug testing. At the same time, the state digests the key…
Category: Drug testing
Workplace drug testing is a broad term that describes any drug testing implemented in workplaces. It can include methods such as saliva and urine drug testing.
Constructing a case for drug testing in the NT
There’s no doubt that construction is big in the NT, with the industry employing more than eight per cent of working Territorians. However, stats indicate it’s also one of the…
Is having an ‘accident’ in your pants a good reason to avoid workplace drug testing?
Is having an “accident” in your pants a good excuse to avoid workplace drug testing? According to a recent Fair Work Commission decision, the answer is no. In a case…
Pill testing in Victoria set to commence with Beyond the Valley music festival
After an about-turn by the state government, testing of drugs is set to commence in Victoria with the Beyond the Valley music festival in late December. A further nine more…
New Zealand a step closer to introducing roadside drug testing
We may have been conducting roadside drug testing in Australia since as early as 2004, but over the ditch it’s a different story. However, that is likely to change soon.…
Drug testing will catch you in Queensland this silly season
With the festive season—or “silly season,” as it’s often called—just around the corner, now is the perfect time for an important reminder. If you take drugs and then drive, go…
Illicit ADHD medication use a concern
What would you say if we told you that 54 per cent of Australians who took part in a recent survey admitted to taking pharmaceutical stimulants, such as ADHD medication,…
Mandatory drug testing mooted for South Australia MPs
In a move that is likely to popular with some, South Australia’s Liberal Party has proposed mandatory random drug testing for all members of state parliament. According to an article…
Can an employer demand a workplace drug test
It’s just before midnight and your shift in the warehouse will soon begin. Your feeling tired already, likely not helped by a few joints of cannabis you smoked with mates…
Is NSW roadside drug testing a safety initiative or harassment?
Whether you see it as a valuable road safety initiative or harassment, what can’t be denied is the increase in people failing roadside drug testing in NSW over the past…
Medicinal cannabis and workplace drug testing: what you need to know
With the rising growth of medicinal cannabis use in Australia, it’s likely more people are putting their jobs at risk without knowing. More importantly, they could be putting their safety,…
Drug testing pollies a popular vote in Victoria
News from one council area in Victoria over the past few weeks will no doubt have breathed life into the popular desire to see politicians undergo drug testing. The news…
Queensland drug testing points to health shift in attitudes
New data released in Queensland has revealed the number of people using the state’s drug testing facilities and what appears to be a healthier shift in attitudes towards drugs. The…
10-minutes to drug and alcohol education ecstasy
If you’re a workplace manager in South Australia and you don’t think you have time for drug and alcohol education, think again. Even a 10-minute session can pay dividends. Introducing…
Don’t refuse drug testing in NSW
We often advise in our blogs that if you’re asked to undertake drug testing – whether it’s on the roads or in the workplace – you’re better taking the test…
Where do we spend our hard-earned to fight drugs?
The issues of illicit drugs in Australia are well-known, so what are Australian government doing about it? According to a report by the University of New South Wales, they’re putting…
Testing in Victorian skies and jails highlights extent of drug problem
Drug testing in Victoria’s skies underscores a significant issue: drug use is pervasive across all areas of society. If you’re a workplace manager or owner, it’s a problem too big…
Queensland drug testing centre unearths shocking find
What are you likely to find when drug testing cocaine samples in Queensland? Cocaine, of course, but you may not expect to find a harmful painkiller that was banned in…
South Australia ups ante in roadside drug testing
If you’re a cocaine user in South Australia look out. Police will soon be able to catch you if you take a hit and then drive, when cocaine is added…
Paramedic caught by drug testing
As we’ve highlighted before in our blogs, if you’re caught out by drug testing in your workplace you may only face counselling and even receive support. However, in some cases…