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Sober Check Australia Supports Frontline AOD Clinicians at DANA Conference 2026

Wollongong, NSW – Sober Check Australia, a provider of drug, alcohol and hydration testing solutions, is attending the Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA) Annual Conference, taking place from 5 to 7 August 2026 at the Novotel Wollongong. Representing Sober Check at the three-day event, Chief Executive Officer Louis Foster and Business Development Manager Vincent McMillan will engage directly with Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) nurses, nurse practitioners, occupational health professionals and programme managers from across Australia and New Zealand. Centred around this year’s conference theme, GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Integration, Teamwork), Sober Check’s participation underscores its commitment to supporting […]

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Australian Employers Urged to Prepare for AS/NZS 4308:2023 Urine Drug Testing Transition

Australian employers are being urged to prepare for the end of the 36-month transition from AS/NZS 4308:2008 to AS/NZS 4308:2023, following publication of the updated standard on 10 November 2023. According to Perth-based workplace drug, alcohol and hydration testing specialist Sober Check Australia, organisations should now review their testing devices, workplace policies, procedures, and quality control processes to ensure they align with the updated Australian Standard before the deadline.  This transition is not simply about changing testing devices; employers should also review workplace policies, collector competency, chain of custody procedures, and quality control processes introduced under the updated standard. What […]

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Sober Check Launches New Drug Testing Tool, the SCOUT OneStep

Leading workplace drug and alcohol testing authority Sober Check has officially launched its newest flagship hardware solution the SCOUT OneStep Urine Drug Screening Cup.  Specifically engineered to address the strict operational and technical compliance shifts introduced by the updated AS/NZS 4308:2023 workplace testing standards, the device is set to become the baseline safety benchmark for high-volume industries across Australia and New Zealand. The biggest technical hurdle introduced by the AS/NZS 4308:2023 update is the dramatic reduction of the cocaine screening cut-off level, which has dropped from 300 µg/L down to 150 µg/L.  According to Sober Check Australasia CEO, Louis Foster, this launch arrives […]

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A Message from Louis Foster, CEO of Sober Check Australia

As many will be aware, Sober Check, New Zealand’s largest supplier of certified drug and alcohol testing solutions, acquired CMM Technology in 2025. Over the past twelve months, we have been working behind the scenes to bring together the best of both organisations. Today, I am pleased to confirm that CMM Technology will now operate under the Sober Check Australia brand. I want to be direct about what this means for you: nothing changes on your end. Your contracts, pricing, payment arrangements and day-to-day service contacts all remain exactly as they are. There is no action required from you. No […]

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Sober Check Australia Signals Expansion with Key Strategic Appointment; Vincent McMillan Named Business Development Manager

Sober Check, one of the leading providers of alcohol and drug testing solutions across Australasia, today announced the appointment of Vincent McMillan as Business Development Manager.  This appointment is a cornerstone of Sober Check’s second-phase expansion into the Australian market following its successful acquisition of Perth-based CMM Technology. McMillan joins the team to spearhead market growth and manage the increasing demand for sophisticated workplace safety and hydration technology across Australia.  His appointment follows the recent transition of Louis Foster to the role of CEO of Australian operations, signalling a rapid acceleration of Sober Check’s Trans-Tasman growth strategy.  “We didn’t just […]

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New Zealand’s leading alcohol and drug testing provider Sober Check announces Trans-Tasman Expansion Plans

Perth, Western Australia – Sober Check, New Zealand’s largest supplier of alcohol and drug testing solutions, announced that Louis Foster will lead its Australian operations as CEO, following its acquisition of Perth-based CMM Technology.  This announcement marks a strategic milestone as part of the first phase of a plan to establish Sober Check Australia as a leading provider of workplace health & wellness technology across Australasia. For over 20 years, Sober Check has specialised in key workplace safety industries, building a dominant market share in New Zealand through high-touch, relationship-based service.  The acquisition of CMM Technology provides an immediate operational […]

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Sober Check Acquires CMM Technology

We are excited to announce that Sober Check has acquired CMM Australia, effective 24 January. Sober Check has been New Zealand’s leading supplier of drug and alcohol testing equipment since 2005, providing reliable solutions to businesses across the country. We have worked closely with CMM since 2008 and are pleased to expand our presence in the Australian market through this acquisition. CMM, based in Perth, has been a trusted name in drug and alcohol testing for many years. We want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Colin Passmore and Murray Simon for their dedication in establishing and growing CMM. […]

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