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This is the best summary I could come up with:
Victoria will trial pill testing of illicit drugs this summer, Premier Jacinta Allan has announced, saying it was "a common sense way to save lives".
The premier made the announcement on Monday evening across social media โ but provided no details of how the trial would work.
"I think the Victorian government is proceeding very carefully here and it's important that we acknowledge that it's a big step forward," Professor Komesaroff said.
And we know that by having access to this service where they can simply be aware of the risks and dosage they're taking, it can save their life," Mr Puglielli said.
"It's great to hear that pill testing is happening, now we need to make sure it's rolled out widely and quickly by the Summer festival period in order to keep young people safe."
The decision follows Labor's U-turn on supporting a second safe drug injecting room in the CBD, despite expert advice backing that plan to reduce fatal heroin overdoses.
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