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Mental Health Bill
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This bill repeals and replaces the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 to create a modern legislative framework for compulsory mental health care.MP in charge
Hon Matt DooceyCommittee
Health
Bill No.87-2
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
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Assented on 08 Jul 2026
Act: Mental Health Act 2026
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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