There is no occasion where drink spiking is a harmless PRANK. It is dangerous, illegal and predatory.

In Victoria, drink spiking is punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment, or up to 25 years if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.

In New South Wales, drink spiking is punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment, or up to 10 years if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.
In Queensland, drink spiking is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, or up to 14 years if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.
In Western Australia, drink spiking is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, or up to 14 years if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.
In South Australia, drink spiking is punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment, or up to 15 years if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.
In Tasmania, drink spiking is punishable by up to 21 years imprisonment, or life imprisonment if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.

In the Northern Territory, drink spiking is punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment, or up to 14 years if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.
In the Australian Capital Territory, drink spiking is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, or up to 17 years if it is done with the intention of committing another offence, such as sexual assault.

Complacency and ignorance are the biggest hazards for safely consuming beverages in public. The legal system is equipped to deal with this offence.

If you suspect that your drink has been spiked, or you witness someone else’s drink being spiked, you should seek help immediately. Contact the police, a sexual assault service or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital.

You may call the National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) AT ANY TIME for confidential support and advice.

PLEASE SEEK HELP! BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT TO RISE AGAINST SPIKING.

Big Love,

Be Safe As