Victoria’s pill testing service to become permanent after 18-month trial

We're doing this because all the evidence says it works,' premier Jacinta Allan says

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Drug testing will be introduced in Victoria, with users able to test pills, powders and liquids for the presence of deadly substances at festivals and at a fixed location in Melbourne.

After making the announcement via Instagram Monday night, the premier, Jacinta Allan, on Tuesday confirmed that the service will become permanent in Victoria following an 18-month trial.

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