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When it comes to handling drugs, we need to be transparent
Given that many countries are talking seriously about the need to change the international treaties, and the abject failure of a law-enforcement approach for addressing drug use, the pressure will be on Australia to decide if it remains in the small band of countries fighting a ‘war on drugs’ or becomes part of the growing movement for change, which even…
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HRA UNGASS and NDS Statement
Australia was once a world leader in drug policy and addressing HIV and related diseases but over the years this has sadly diminished as our leaders have become politically fearful of evidence that highlights a need for change. […]
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The war on drugs has become an embarrassment of Orwellian proportions
Another week passes and, somewhere in Australia, another announcement by a Justice Minister is made on how we are winning the so-called ‘War on Drugs’. […]
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Getting tough on crime needs a softer approach
The current overcrowding in NSW prisons left little political room to manoeuvre, and so the announcement of a decision to add an additional 1650 beds was to be expected. […]
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The war on drugs is a war against our own children, friends and families
Our current drug laws largely penalise the young and poor, not the drug kingpins you’d expect. […]
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HRA Ice Strategy Statement
Harm Reduction Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s first step to shift from a law enforcement focus to a health based approach to addressing drug issues in Australia. […]
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Statement from HRA on the tragic death of Ms Sylvia Choi
Harm Reduction Australia is extremely saddened by the loss of yet another young life from drug use and extends its sympathies to Sylvia Choi’s family and friends. […]
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Launch of Harm Reduction Australia
Australia’s first national harm reduction organisation for individuals committed to reducing the health, social and economic harms potentially associated with drug use – Harm Reduction Australia (HRA) – was launched at Parliament House in Canberra. […]
