The Western Australian government is considering mandatory methamphetamine contamination testing in an Australian first to try and combat the states ice epidemic.
If approved, the tests would accurately check if houses had been previously used as meth labs, or had residue from meth use, which can be harmful to following residents who are often unaware of the properties history.
Meth Tests Australia director David Bryce says his company began inspecting properties years ago for meth use, and advises mandatory testing at a state level would save homeowners money in damages while also keeping tenants safer.