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Methamphetamine is now the dominant drug found in Australian workplace drug tests, accounting for 60% of positive results — a shocking spike that’s hitting high-risk industries like transport, construction, and manufacturing. This alarming trend, fueled by tragic incidents like the Hunter Valley bus crash, puts workers and the public at risk, with three in every hundred tested workers coming back positive. While opioid use declines, meth and cocaine use rise, with Western Australia leading the charge. Employers must urgently strengthen drug policies and safety protocols to prevent future disasters.

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