26 Jun 2014
A message from the Commissioner
The review of the Queensland Mental Health Act is underway, with submissions due to the Department of Health by Friday, 25 July 2014.
The discussion paper makes 21 recommendations.
The Commission has reviewed these recommendations and what they seek to achieve, and has provided commentary and interpretation on each recommendation to help individuals and organisations better understand the implications of the proposed amendments to the Act.
I hope this commentary is a useful resource for those putting together a submission.
Useful resources
- Read our FAQs: interpretation and commentary from the Commission on the 21 recommendations.
- Download and read the discussion paper (PDF)
- Watch our videos: What does good mental health legislation look like?
- View the discussion paper, review publications and supporting documents on the Queensland Health website
- Media statement: Mental Health Commissioner comments on the Mental Health Act Review
- Media Statement from Minister for Health, The Honourable Lawrence Springborg: Changes to legislation to improve mental health outcomes
Until next time.
Dr Lesley van Schoubroeck
Queensland Mental Health Commissioner
