Daniel McCullochVerified account

Senators are debating legislation containing a range of "small but significant" changes which relate to Defence personnel. #auspol

Defence will disregard positive tests for prohibited substances if they're linked to the appropriate use of over-the-counter medication.

At the moment, positive test results ~may~ be disallowed under the direction or recommendation of a medical practitioner.

The bill will allow Defence to disregard positive test results in-house and avoid intrusive "show cause" processes.

The bill also includes greater protections for reservists against possible employment, education and financial disadvantage.

It's basically so reservists don't get stitched up when they return to civilian life after serving time as members.

Employers and educators will need to cut them some slack.