Sydney shootings need more than a ‘tough on crime’ approach, expert warns

Exclusive: Lack of progress on addiction and treatment plays into the hands of traffickers', says author of ice' report

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The author of a landmark report into drug addiction in New South Wales believes the government's tough on crime" approach to a spate of shootings is destined to fail unless it dramatically overhauls funding for rehabilitation and treatment.

More than two years since Prof Dan Howard handed over the findings of his special commission into crystal methamphetamine, also known as ice", the state government is still yet to respond to its recommendations.

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