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The use of peptides and synthetic drugs in Australia are only permitted for legitimate medical purposes, as prescribed by a doctor or specialist. The Poisons Standard outlines the classification of medicines and poisons, applicable to legislation across Australia. Schedule 4 outlines prescription-only medicines, encompassing peptides. Notably, steroids and peptides are distinct and subject to different […]

New vaping laws will be introduced from 1 October, with changes aimed at regulating the supply and manufacture of vapes. However, there has been criticism of the new reforms as well as the government’s ability to adequately enforce them. When are Vapes Getting Banned in Australia? Disposable vapes, whether they contain nicotine or not, have […]

The question of whether steroids are legal in Australia has gained prominence in recent years due to their increased popularity. Each state and territory have specific laws governing the possession, use, and distribution of anabolic and androgenic steroidal agents, generally classifying them as prohibited or controlled substances with varying penalties for offences. These penalties can […]

Laws in Australia are strict about whether it is legal to possess magic mushrooms containing psilocybin and psilocin. This is because they can cause hallucinations and dangerous side effects. However, they have been used by Indigenous communities for over a thousand years. Interest in their potential to treat mental health conditions like depression and PTSD […]

Following the death of two people from suspected drug overdoses at Defqon 1 the issue of pill testing in NSW at music festivals is back in the spotlight, particularly the pros and cons. While there are strong arguments for and against the idea, to date trials of pill testing have been ruled out. It has […]

The question of how to get drug charges dropped is one that criminal defence lawyers deal with on a regular basis. A specialist drug lawyer will be able to examine your case and advise whether police have not followed any required procedures. They will also be able to determine whether there are any technical defences […]

Four people are facing drug supply charges in NSW after police uncovered an alleged crime syndicate. The investigation took approximately 9 months before it culminated in a number of arrests.  A number of search warrants were executed and an amount of cash was seized. Investigations into Supply Prohibited Drug Strike Force Crestreef was established in […]

Police are looking to charge a man with the offence of supply large commercial quantity of drugs in NSW, after tradies found $44 million worth of ice and $1.1 million cash in a house. They have released a CCTV image of the man they are searching for. A strike force has also been established to […]

A father who pleaded guilty to commercial quantity drug supply has claimed he resorted to it after losing his highly paid job during Covid. Keith Anderson was caught by police after his ute packed with drugs was involved in a 160km/hr crash on the M1 north of Sydney. The father-of-three was sentenced to almost five […]

A high school science teacher in Sydney has been charged with supply prohibited drug to her students. Lauren Russell worked at Lucas Heights High School as a science teacher and Year 11 welfare adviser. Police will allege that she also supplied cannabis to her students. The 42-year-old will appear at Sutherland Local Court on 9 […]