Earlier in the year, the Minister for Mental Health, Lisa Neville, announced a review of the Mental Health Act 1986. The Minister has now released the associated consultation paper. You can download the consultation paper here: www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/mhactreview.
The Victorian government is seeking input from patients, carers, mental health practitioners, other stakeholder groups and the broader community. HACSU will be putting in a submission to the review in support of members.
Submissions are due Friday 27th February 2009. The legislation is expected to enter Parliament in early 2010.