A Draft Mental Health Bill was released for a two-month consultation period to 26 June 2015. An extensive range of consultation workshops and meetings were held during the consultation period. Feedback provided during consultation indicated strong support for the Bill from most stakeholders. Mental health consumers and their representative groups were particularly supportive of the provisions of the Bill that strengthen patient rights and the rights of support persons. Amendments have been made to the Consultation Draft of the Bill as a result of consultation. Implementation of the Bill will occur over a 12 month period from the passage of the Bill. Cabinet approved the Mental Health Bill 2015 be introduced into the Legislative Assembly. Attachments
A Draft Mental Health Bill was released for a two-month consultation period to 26 June 2015. An extensive range of consultation workshops and meetings were held during the consultation period. Feedback provided during consultation indicated strong support for the Bill from most stakeholders. Mental health consumers and their representative groups were particularly supportive of the provisions of the Bill that strengthen patient rights and the rights of support persons. Amendments have been made to the Consultation Draft of the Bill as a result of consultation. Implementation of the Bill will occur over a 12 month period from the passage of the Bill. Cabinet approved the Mental Health Bill 2015 be introduced into the Legislative Assembly. Attachments