Senate debates Motions

International Overdose Awareness Day


James McGrath

James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister

4:19 pm

Reducing the impact of drugs is a priority for the Commonwealth government. Although state and territory governments are the primary funders of drug and alcohol treatment services, the Commonwealth is providing an investment of approximately $574 million over four years from 2016-17 for drug and alcohol treatment services. The government notes that several points raised in this motion are ultimately a matter for state and territory governments or private organisations.

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