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Opinion: Workplace Drug Testing Is About Safety – Not Stigma
By Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency The recent call by Legalise Cannabis Victoria to reform workplace drug testing laws (Cannabiz, July 2025) raises an important public discussion – but we must not lose sight of the core issue. Workplace drug testing...
Opinion: Penington Institute reports that a “Boeing 737 full of Aussies dying of overdoses every month”
By Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency That headline isn’t clickbait, it’s a brutal, sobering truth. According to the Penington Institute’s 2023 overdose report, 2,272 Australians lost their lives to drug overdose last year, the equivalent of a Boeing 737...
To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit: HARDY, Mr Kirk Brian
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...
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...