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Bystanders deprived Canberra man of 'any chance of survival' after overdose

Source: abc.net.au Published Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:49:39 +0000

Why This Matters

Key context: A coroner finds a group of bystanders, including two workers from a drug harm minimisation organisation, acted in a "morally blameworthy" manner after waiting hours to call an ambulance for a Canberra man who fatally overdosed. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

A coroner finds a group of bystanders, including two workers from a drug harm minimisation organisation, acted in a "morally blameworthy" manner after waiting hours to call an ambulance for a Canberra man who fatally overdosed.

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