❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about the consultation process for the upcoming Mental Health Bill, including public comment, timelines, and funding for stakeholder review. The Minister's response outlines ongoing quality assurance processes and defers decisions on consultation until recommendations are incorporated.
AnsweredQoN 3908Legislative Council
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I refer to the intention to introduce a new Mental Health Bill into Parliament, and ask -
(1) Will a draft be circulated for public comment?
(2) If yes to (1), when?
(3) How long will stakeholders be given to comment on the draft?
(4) Will the Minister make any funding available to allow stakeholders to engage specialist services to enable them to adequately review and comment on the draft Bill?
(1) Will a draft be circulated for public comment?
(2) If yes to (1), when?
(3) How long will stakeholders be given to comment on the draft?
(4) Will the Minister make any funding available to allow stakeholders to engage specialist services to enable them to adequately review and comment on the draft Bill?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
28 June 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
(1-4) The Government is committed to introducing a new Mental Health Bill. Advice on options for appropriate functions and processes for Quality Assurance is currently being developed by two international mental health experts. These interim recommendations will be made available for public comment via the Mental Health Commission's website. Decisions regarding the nature and extent of future consultation will be made once the Quality Assurance recommendations have been incorporated in the draft legislation.
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