Queensland to Enforce Tougher Drink and Drug Driving Penalties from 1st December 2026
Generating response Copilot said: From 1 December 2026, Queensland will introduce tougher drink and drug driving penalties, including higher fines, longer licence disqualifications and stricter consequences for repeat offenders. The changes highlight the importance of strong workplace drug and alcohol management. Alcolizer Technology supports organisations with testing, training, policy development, onsite services and toxicology expertise.
Federal Court Decision on Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Policies
A Federal Court ruling on workplace drug and alcohol testing. Discover what the Opal Packaging case means for random testing, employee consultation, and effective AOD policy design.
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Would Your Drug & Alcohol Policy and Procedure Stand Up to This Level of Scrutiny?
Would your drug and alcohol policy withstand this level of scrutiny? With Mining Coroner Wayne Pennell set to examine policies and practices in an upcoming Townsville inquest, it’s clear that organisations are being held to a higher standard in how these programs are designed, communicated, and applied in practice.
Dedicated Training & Testing Hub in Melbourne
Our Melbourne team has moved to our new Docklands facility, bringing Alcolizer Technology and ToxLogic together under the one roof. Located at Suite 9, 75 Lorimer Street, Docklands, our new facility offers drop-in workplace and specialist drug testing, alongside a purpose-built training hub supporting customers across Victoria.
New Combined Forms for Efficient Testing
Simplify your workplace testing with our Drug Testing (DTF) and Chain of Custody (CoC) forms, reducing administration, minimising errors, and supporting compliance. Capture screening, consent, and confirmation testing in one document, eliminating duplicated data entry and multiple forms, streamlining processes and improving efficiency across your drug and alcohol testing program.
What is a Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)?
Workplace safety in Australia requires managing drug and alcohol risks under WHS laws. A Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) provides a clear framework covering education, testing and response. It defines policies, responsibilities and procedures, helping organisations reduce incidents, meet legal obligations and maintain safe, productive, fit-for-work employees and wellbeing.
Drug and Alcohol Testing in a Driverless Future
In a driverless future, roadside drug and alcohol testing won’t disappear – it will evolve. Australia’s unique road conditions, human oversight, and mixed vehicle fleet mean drugs and/ or alcohol remain a critical safety risk.
Proposed NSW Drug Driving Law Change Considerations
NSW’s proposed cannabis driving law reforms are an important step toward fairness – but they also introduce new layers of complexity. Currently, it remains an offence in NSW to drive with THC present in the body – even with a valid medicinal cannabis prescription. However, proposed reforms would allow eligible drivers to register with Transport…
Primary Control in Managing Risk
In 2026, workplace training has become a critical frontline control for managing risk. Organisations can no longer rely on policy alone – supervisors need clear protocols, practical tools, and confidence. Discover why modern training approaches are essential to improving safety outcomes, reducing incidents, and strengthening compliance in an increasingly complex risk environment.
