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How pill testing could change Australian music festivals?

Following more than 25 drug and alcohol related deaths and hospitalisations for at music festivals over the Australia day long weekend, there has been fierce debate over potential new safety measures to be taken in order to reduce the loss of life at those events. While state political leaders stand firm on enforcing new safety measures, there are calls for pill testing to be enforced.

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