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Liberals Still Holding Back Pill Testing

Festivals want to make sure they provide the safest possible environment to their patrons, but the Liberal Party is standing in their way.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Feb 2020


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ANU Review Demands Action on Pill Testing

The ANU review found the pill testing service at Groovin’ the Moo did not encourage the use of drugs.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  10 Dec 2019


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NSW Coroner Recommends Immediate Action on Pill Testing

The New South Wales deputy state coroner has examined the tragic deaths at music festivals and today passed down her findings. 

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  8 Nov 2019


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Courtney in Pill Testing Spotlight

Hobart City Council’s vote in support of pill testing puts new Health Minister, Sarah Courtney, in the spotlight.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  23 Jul 2019


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Pill Testing Could Save Tasmanian Lives

Police Minister, Rene Hidding, once again showed Tasmanians he would rather continue a failed "war on drugs" than reduce the risk of drug deaths.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Oct 2016


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Hidding Won't Commit to Keeping Our Young People Safe

The evidence shows pill testing will keep our young people safe from harmful drugs and it has the support of the Police Association.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Jun 2016


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Summer and Autumn Festivals

Andrea discusses Tasmanian summer and autumn festivals during the Adjournment.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Apr 2016


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Junction Arts Festival Success

Junction opened on Wednesday 2 September with the first heat of Senior Idol and closed with the final on Sunday.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Sep 2015


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Hodgman Misses Festival Boat

Premier Will Hodgman should explain how he is happy to subsidise Forestry Tasmania, but could not find a fraction of that amount for the Baroque Festival.

Nick Mckim  |  Media Release  |  29 Jan 2015