Thursday 22 September 2022 12:44 AM Dominic Perrottet rejects inquiry's call to decriminalise meth trends now
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Almost three years after a special commission report made recommendations to tackle the hold of meth on regional NSW, the Perrottet government has committed $500 million to combat the scourge.
In a long-awaited response to the 109 recommendations, Premier Dominic Perrottet announced $358 million would be spent to close gaps in the system and improve outcomes.
Pre-court drug diversions for low level offences will be introduced for people without prior convictions, giving people a chance to undertake courses and counselling rather than go through the courts.
More than $141 million will be allocated for justice system initiatives aiming to address the underlying causes of drug use and the impact it has on other offending (pictured, a drug user)
More than $141 million will be allocated for justice system initiatives aiming to address the underlying causes of drug use and the impact it has on other offending.
The $10.8 million inquiry received more than 250 submissions and was handed down in January 2020.
The government quickly rejected a number of recommendations such as decriminalising drugs, introducing pill testing and eradicating drug dogs, but the final response did not come until Wednesday.
People who use drugs will have more opportunities to get help before they end
