Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said the taskforce had identified six key areas to guide work toward the development of the National Ice Action Strategy.  

“Based on the regular feedback I receive from across the electorate, I believe that prevention, treatment facilities and law enforcement are the main areas that need to be the focus in tackling the scourge of ice throughout our local communities,” Mr Coulton said.

“In an effort to achieve this COAG has agreed to work together to ensure individuals and families affected by the drug have a single contact point where they can go to receive information, counselling and other support services,” he said. 

“There is certainly still a way to go on this issue and the taskforce will continue working with the Prime Minister, the states and territories and Australian Local Government Association to develop a final report and strategy to be considered by the next COAG.”