Young Australians have launched a campaign calling on politicians to introduce pill testing. Students for Sensible Drug Policy announced the #BeHeardNotHarmed campaign on Wednesday to prevent drug overdose deaths.

Spokesperson Nick Kent said it is the next step in ending the rising national crisis of young people at risk.

Australian Greens leader and drug and alcohol doctor, Richard Di Natali said politicians need to listen to health experts and research, which has demonstrated that pill-testing saves lives.