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Mental Health Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 09 Jul 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

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.
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MP in charge
Hon Matt Doocey
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Committee
Health
confirmation_number Bill No.87-2
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 08 Jul 2026

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Act: Mental Health Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Matt Doocey
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 87-2
    Introduction: 30 Sep 2024
    First reading agreed: 23 Oct 2024
    Referred to: Health
    Submissions due: 19 Dec 2024
    Select Committee Report(s):
    Second reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 30 Jun 2026
    Third reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Royal assent: 08 Jul 2026
    Act: Mental Health Act 2026