Hon. Ljiljanna Ravlich asks about the status and timeline for the new Mental Health Act. The Minister responds that submissions are being reviewed and redrafting may occur, with the Bill hoped to be introduced during the Autumn term.

AnsweredQoN 5168Legislative Council
Asked
6 March 2012
Portfolio
Mental Health

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the new
Mental Health Act
, and I ask -
(1) What is the current status of the proposed Act?
(2) What is the forecast for the Act to be released for debate in the Parliament?

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Answered
2 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
57 days
(1) The period for submissions on the draft Mental Health Bill closed on 9 March 2012. Submissions are now being reviewed and this may result in some redrafting.
(2) The timeframe for introduction of the Bill into Parliament will depend on the time in  which the review and any redrafting can be completed. It is hoped to introduce the  Bill during the Autumn term.
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