SBS News – Australia
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Australia's 'deadliest year on record' exposes a worsening hidden crisis
Australia recorded over 2,596 drug-induced deaths in 2024, marking its deadliest year on record. Unintentional fatalities surpassed 2,000 for the first time, with opioids involved in 877 deaths. Experts emphasize the need for a shift in government funding towards harm reduction to address this escalating crisis.
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