Calls for ACT to again lead prison syringe program debate reignited after AMA urges such initiatives nationally

By Daniel Burdon
Updated January 21 2017 - 11:18am, first published January 9 2017 - 9:30pm
Calls for ACT to lead the debate over prison syringe programs have been reignited after the AMA urged such proposals be taken on across Australia.
 Photo: Jessica Hromas
Calls for ACT to lead the debate over prison syringe programs have been reignited after the AMA urged such proposals be taken on across Australia. Photo: Jessica Hromas

Calls for the ACT to return to leading the national debate on safe needle exchange programs in prisons have been reignited after the Australian Medical Association urged all governments to instigate such programs around the nation on Monday.

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