Australia's First Official Illicit Pill Testing at Canberras 'Groovin' the Moo' Music Festival: Legal Hurdles and Future Prospects

The first official pill testing at an Australian music festival was conducted at Groovin The Moo in Canberra on 29 April 2018. As the trial was the first of its kind in Australia, it was not without legal hurdles and uncertainty. Primarily, there was concern over the legal consequences for patrons participating in the pill testing, as well as the legal liability of those facilitating and conducting the testing. This article will discuss the legal hurdles that were overcome in order to facilitate the trial, and the future consequences and position of pill testing at Australian festivals.