Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024

Introduction and first reading

Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Services) (12:06): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 in relation to drug-checking services and opioid overdose and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

Emma KEALY (Lowan) (12:07): I ask the minister for a brief explanation of the bill.

Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Services) (12:07): The bill establishes a legislative framework for the operation of drug checking, otherwise known as pill testing, services in Victoria and automated dispensing machines for naloxone.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.