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Old Nov 30th 2007, 1:50 am
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Originally Posted by BEVS here
It's certainly an interesting & very logical point. I believe many Oz and NZ firms have tox screening , so why not include this with the medicals for PR/work visas.

Here is what is included for the NZ one. I pinched this from a post made by Mickey_D.
And interestingly enough, unless there are serious indications that one of the areas should be tested, the only one of these that is looked at for Australia is HIV.

As far as the alcohol abuse (legal drugs) goes - the Aussies ask you how much/whether you drink, but thats all. No testing involved.
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 2:17 am
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_te...ection_periods
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 2:28 am
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Hair follicle testing is popular in some places
http://www.ipassedmydrugtest.com/hair_drug_test_FAQ.asp
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 3:44 am
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Right...so blood tests can only detect cannabis within two days....

So...the newbie poster who was too nervous to ask this question but PM'd me and asked if I would do it...

You are in the clear!!!!!
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 7:27 am
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Originally Posted by Avid
Right...so blood tests can only detect cannabis within two days....

So...the newbie poster who was too nervous to ask this question but PM'd me and asked if I would do it...

You are in the clear!!!!!
OK that was pretty funny.

Hiya Ray and Pony! *waves* xxx
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 8:18 am
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Originally Posted by Maz
Valid question! Well wessa, was it?
No but mine was

Lets face it we are not talking about heroin......what heroin user do you know who wants to live a better life. Its basically about the herbal smoke of which I am a fan, apologies if that offends anyone.

Avid, cheers for asking the question mate

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Old Nov 30th 2007, 8:20 am
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Originally Posted by Avid
I think I saw the original comment on a yahoo site, or somewhere.

Logically speaking...the blood tests are looking for potential illnesses that would be a drain on the economy...so I suppose a cocaine check would show that the person is a hard-working yuppie with a lot of cash...perhaps a positive result should be worth 10 points on the EOI.
It's odd though, isn't it, that they check for abuse of a legal drug (alcohol) but don't seem bothered by illegal ones.
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 8:45 am
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err oops I plead the Fifth...

Last edited by Maz; Nov 30th 2007 at 8:46 am. Reason: hee hee...
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err oops I plead the Fifth...
YAY!!!!!

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Old Nov 30th 2007, 8:50 am
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YAY!!!!!

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Hey I have to live up to my signature emote! Hey where are you guys headed anyway?
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 9:02 am
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Originally Posted by Maz
Hey I have to live up to my signature emote! Hey where are you guys headed anyway?
Rotorua.......at first and then who knows???

Will have to see where this ride takes us.
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 10:21 am
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Rotorua.......at first and then who knows???

Will have to see where this ride takes us.
Come to Welly! Are jobs lined up in Rotorua or something?
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Originally Posted by Avid
Really?


That's even dafter than saying fat people can't live here.


Who said fat people can't live in NZ?
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 12:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Avid
Right...so blood tests can only detect cannabis within two days....

So...the newbie poster who was too nervous to ask this question but PM'd me and asked if I would do it...

You are in the clear!!!!!


you mean i've spent the last three months detoxing for nothing ...
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Old Nov 30th 2007, 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by mitchuk
you mean i've spent the last three months detoxing for nothing ...
And I thougght I was the only one (snigger)
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