WA Government Refuses to Consider Pill Testing

Question

Hon SOPHIA MOERMOND to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Health: I refer to the announcement that the Australian Capital Territory government has extended funding of the CanTEST Health and Drug Checking service for another three years, an acknowledgement of how it continues to benefit the health of the territory’s residents.

(1) Is it still the government’s intention to not open a drug and pill testing centre in Western Australia, despite Queensland opening its service in April 2024?

(2) Has the government conducted any research into whether a drug and pill testing centre would be beneficial for the community?

Answer

Hon PIERRE YANG replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided by the Minister for Health. (1)–(2) There is no intention to introduce a drug and pill testing service in Western Australia.