On the surface, media articles about roadside drug testing, drug seizures and tough industrial manslaughter penalties in New South Wales mightn’t seem to have much in common. However, there is…
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.
Implementing drug testing in your Northern Territory workplace
If you’re a workplace owner or manager in Darwin or the Northern Territory in a safety-sensitive industry, there’s something you need to do this financial year. It’s not directly related…
Testing times for cannabis in Victoria
In recent months, the Victorian Government has announced they will conduct a trial to determine whether Victorians who use medicinal cannabis can drive safely. They’ve partnered with Swinburne University of…
Drug testing in Queensland really can catch you anywhere
You may have heard the phrase ‘Drug testing in Queensland can catch you anytime, anywhere’. This refers to the fact that if you take drugs and operate a vehicle, police…
Drug testing in the line of duty
They’re the people who help to keep us safe and come to our rescue when we’re in trouble. Given the vital job police officers, ambulance officers, paramedics and other emergency…
Bali introduces random roadside drug testing
The holiday hotpot Bali has started random roadside drug testing. While this is seemingly bad news for those Australians who like to travel and, dare we say it, play up,…
Calls to include opioids in NSW roadside drug testing
While there are always people who would like to see roadside drug testing decreased, there are those that would like to see it increased and extended to improve safety. Like…
Road tragedies could lead to more drug testing on NT roads
A rise in road fatalities in the Northern Territory, a recent police blitz and a worrying trend could lead to more roadside drug testing in the NT. One of the…
Which type of workplace drug testing will you employ?
In the world of workplace drug and alcohol testing, there are different types of testing you can employ. In this blog, we’ll explain what the different types of testing are…
Reality hits hard for drug drivers in South Australia
If you’re a male driver between 20 and 40 who takes drugs, you should now be well aware that if you drive shortly after using, drug testing in South Australia…
Wastewater drug testing highlights variations across the country
A few weeks ago we highlighted that another report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program had been released. The program, which essentially involves drug testing stormwater systems across Australian…
Is more roadside drug testing required in NSW?
Easter may have well and truly come and gone, but in New South Wales the lingering concern over drug driving and the belief by some that roadside drug testing in…
Navigating roadside drug testing in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory may be known for its crocodiles, colourful characters and stunning natural environment, but perhaps the key thing that sets us apart from the rest of nation is…
The link between crime data and workplace drug testing in Victoria
The latest release of crime data has revealed the places in Victoria where illicit drugs are trafficked, but what’s this got to do with workplaces and drug testing? According to…
How mining revolutionised drug testing in Queensland
In the early 1980s, Queensland’s mining industry faced a daunting challenge. Some employees were regularly showing up to work under the influence of drugs, posing serious safety risks. What mining…
Drug testing of wastewater in NSW highlights extent of drug issue
Sydney and NSW more widely are very proud of our sporting achievements and other titles, but when the records come from drug testing of NSW’s stormwater system, there are some…
Drug testing and other stats show drugs not just a young issue
While many people think illicit drugs and taking risks with drugs and alcohol is a young person’s issue, as a recent roadside drug testing in Tasmania attests, this is not…
Drugs seized, arrests made in South Australia
Just on 140 kilograms of cocaine have been seized inside a shipment of luxury buses, resulting in the arrest of two Victorian men in South Australia. The seizure and arrests…
Workplace drug testing and water do mix in Western Australia
Can authorities conduct workplace drug testing on the captain of one of the huge container ships or bulk carriers that sail in Western Australia’s waterways? Not surprisingly, given the risks…
Drug testing positives in South Australia lead to new campaign
With high drug testing positives and other concerning statistics, South Australia is set to launch a new campaign to encourage drug users to stay off the road. According to Mirage…