A proud moment for TDDA and our industry. We’re thrilled to share that Kirk Hardy, Founder and Director of The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), has been awarded a King’s Birthday Honour for services to drug abuse prevention and education. This national recognition is a...
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Opinion Piece: Fairness, Safety, and Independence in Workplace Drug Testing – Lessons from Queensland Rail and the Fair Work Commission
By Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency Recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) involving Queensland Rail (QR) reinforce the critical importance of workplace drug and alcohol testing in safety-sensitive industries. However, they also expose the...
TDDA 20th Anniversary Conference
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COMING SOON – 2 new drug types added to TDDA drug screening devices
TDDA are proud to announce the soon to be released updated TDDA branded oral fluid and urine screening devices that includes the option of 2 extra drug types “Tramadol & Fentanyl”. The development of these new screening devices is part of TDDA’s ongoing commitment...
Opinion Piece: Time to Reevaluate the Medicinal Cannabis Framework
By Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) The rapid expansion of the medicinal cannabis market in Australia and New Zealand raises significant concerns about workplace safety and public health. As someone deeply committed to maintaining drug-free and...
Opinion: Leadership Must Prioritise Managing Workplace Safety Risks
By Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency The recent media reports relating to the New Zealand court ruling following the tragic death of a worker at the Port of Auckland have underscored the critical role of leadership in workplace health and safety...
TDDA sponsor the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) in Hobart, Tasmania
Last week, TDDA proudly served as one of the seven sponsors at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) state conference, held at the Crowne Plaza in Hobart, Tasmania. TDDA’s Rhonda Oliver and Clint Dale represented the company, engaging with 130 HR delegates. The event...
‘Living document’: Employers urged to keep drug-testing policies updated amid shifting trends
In this insightful article, Glenn Dobson discusses the critical need for employers to regularly update their drug and alcohol policies to ensure compliance with shifting legal frameworks and emerging workplace trends. With rising concerns around THC use and opioid...
TDDA Launches Imperans Report, a New Quarterly Workplace Drug Use Snapshot
Imperans Report to Provide Businesses with Actionable Health and Safety Information AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 04 November 2024 – The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider, has launched the Imperans Report, its new quarterly...
AUSTRLALIA & NEW ZEALAND’S MEDICINAL CANNABIS MARKET – LEGITIMATE MEDICINE OR LEGALISATION UNDER ANOTHER NAME?
October 2024 As the CEO of TDDA, it is critical to highlight the increasing safety risks surrounding the shift from CBD-dominant medicinal cannabis products to high-THC products in New Zealand and Australia. Originally, medicinal cannabis was intended to offer...