MELBOURNE (Boscutti Report) — Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will not reconsider his opposition to recreational drug testing despite a mass overdose on Friday night at a Festival Hall rave.
However, drug law reform advocates say legalising drug testing could potentially save lives.
‘I don’t care how many lives pill testing may fucking save,’ Mr Andrews said.
‘There’s no fucking way I’m changing my position.’
A spokesman said according to polls, Mr Andrews had to appear strong and forthright to retain his leadership stance in an upcoming state election.
‘Of course if pill testing polls positively, he’ll change his position in a heartbeat,’ he said.