Queensland becomes first Australian state to introduce pill testing in move away from ‘1950s drug policy’

Health minister Yvette D’Ath says state will introduce pill testing at mobile and fixed sites following success of trials in Canberra

• Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates
• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

Queensland will become the first Australian state to roll out pill-testing sites in an attempt to curb the harmful effects of illicit drugs.

The move will shift the country more in line with global standards on harm minimisation, one advocate says.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup