STAR-ACTION

Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as Laughing Gas, is being used by young people as a recreational drug. Large canisters of this gas, called Nangs, are readily available across Victoria, including the Keysborough area. They are sold in milkbars, convenience stores etc. and online with home delivery. While this gas has legitimate medical and commercial uses, its deliberate packaging and marketing to young people as a party drug is causing great physical and mental harm and even death.

After all masses next week, STAR-ACTION will be collecting signatures for a petition to Ingrid Stitt MLC, (Victoria’s Minister for Health) asking for more stringent regulation of the sale of this dangerous gas in Victoria, along the lines of the current laws in Western Australia. Please consider adding your signature to this petition. For more information, contact Brenda O’Leary at the Resurrection Parish Office, brenda.oleary@resurrectionparish.org.au or visit the links below.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-25/imports-of-nitrous-oxide-into-australia-have-surged/106825282

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/nitrous-oxide-nang-use-addiction-cylinders-harms-australia/106579756

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/News/2024/Tougher-nitrous-oxide-regulations-now-in-effect