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Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Clause Page Part 1--Preliminary 1 1 Purposes 1 2 Commencement 2 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 3 3 Definitions 3 4 Authorised psychiatrist must examine eligible patient (other than forensic patient) again in specified circumstances 5 5 Authorised psychiatrist must review eligible patient's treatment in specified circumstances 6 6 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for course of electroconvulsive treatment--person who is an adult and not a patient 6 7 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for course of electroconvulsive treatment--young patient 6 8 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for course of electroconvulsive treatment--young person who is not a patient 7 9 Matters to be considered if authorising restrictive intervention 7 10 Facilities and supplies to be provided to person subject to restrictive intervention 7 11 Treatment order--hearing to determine community to inpatient variation 7 12 Health led response principle 7 13 Taking a person into care and control in a mental health crisis 8 14 Transfer of care and control for the purposes of arranging an examination 8 15 Accepting care and control of a person at a designated mental health service or place 8 16 Information to be provided by an authorised person on taking person into care and control 8 17 Functions of the Health Secretary 8 18 Functions of the Chief Officer 8 19 Establishment of regional mental health and wellbeing boards 9 20 Delegation 9 21 New sections 419A, 419B and 419C inserted 9 22 Reports to the Parliament 11 i Clause Page 23 Decision whether or not to deal with complaint 11 24 Notification of complaint resolution process 11 25 Deferral of notification by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission 11 26 New Division 6 of Part 9.2 inserted 12 27 Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission may collect information 13 28 Notification requirements for leave of absence 13 29 New section 547A inserted 13 30 Notification requirements for monitored leave 13 31 New section 576A inserted 14 32 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for intensive monitored supervision order 14 33 Mental Health Tribunal powers in respect of applications under this Chapter 14 34 Review of use of intensive monitored supervision 15 35 Information to be given to transferring patient 15 36 Other entities to be notified of making of transfer order 15 37 Primary non-legal mental health advocacy service provider to be notified of transfer order 15 38 Constitution of Institute Board 15 39 Centre to enter into agreement with designated mental health service and academic institution 15 40 Directors 15 41 Strategic plan 16 42 Functions of the Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Board 16 43 Declared operators 16 44 Disclosure, collection and use of information principle 16 45 Disclosure at key points of care 16 46 Collection, use and disclosure of personal or health information with specified service providers 16 47 Temporary treatment orders 17 48 Treatment orders 17 49 Consequential amendments 18 Part 3--Amendment of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 21 50 Restriction on publication of reports of judicial proceedings 21 51 Prohibition of reporting of names 21 52 Offence to contravene victim privacy order or interim victim privacy order 21 Part 4--Repeal of this Act 22 53 Repeal of this Act 22 ═════════════ Endnotes 23 1 General information 23 ii Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 [Assented to ] The Parliament of Victoria enacts: Part 1--Preliminary 1 Purposes The purposes of this Act are-- (a) to make minor amendments to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022; and (b) to make consequential amendments to the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958. 1 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 1--Preliminary 2 Commencement (1) This Act (other than Part 3) comes into operation on the day after the day on which it receives the Royal Assent. (2) Part 3 comes into operation on 1 September 2023. 2 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 3 Definitions (1) In section 3(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, in the definition of designated mental health service, paragraph (g) is repealed. (2) In section 3(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for the definition of mental health and wellbeing service substitute-- "mental health and wellbeing service means-- (a) a service performed for the primary purpose of-- (i) improving or supporting a person's mental health and wellbeing; or (ii) assessing, or providing treatment, care or support to, a person for mental illness or psychological distress; or (iii) providing care or support to a person who is a family member, carer, or supporter, of a person with mental illness or psychological distress; or (b) a service, or a service belonging to a class of service, that is prescribed to be a mental health and wellbeing service-- but does not include-- (c) a non-legal mental health advocacy service; or 3 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (d) a service, or a service belonging to a class of service, that is prescribed not to be a mental health and wellbeing service;". (3) In section 3(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for the definition of mental health and wellbeing service provider substitute-- "mental health and wellbeing service provider means an entity (other than an individual) that-- (a) receives funding from-- (i) the State for the primary purpose of providing mental health and wellbeing services; or (ii) another entity (other than an individual), being funding that-- (A) was received by the other entity from the State for the primary purpose of providing mental health and wellbeing services; and (B) is provided to the entity for a purpose that is consistent with the funding arrangement or agreement between the State and the other entity; and (b) employs or engages a mental health and wellbeing professional in connection with providing the mental health and wellbeing services-- 4 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 but does not include-- (c) an entity, or an entity belonging to a class of entity, that is prescribed not to be a mental health and wellbeing service provider;". (4) In section 3(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert the following definitions-- "parent, in relation to a person under the age of 18 years, includes the following-- (a) a person who has custody or daily care and control of the person; (b) a person who has all of the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority (whether conferred by a court or otherwise) which by law parents have in relation to their children; (c) any other person who has the legal right to make decisions about medical treatment of the person; transfer order means-- (a) an interstate transfer order; or (b) an interstate transfer of treatment order-- as the case may be;". 4 Authorised psychiatrist must examine eligible patient (other than forensic patient) again in specified circumstances (1) In section 73(3)(b) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "10 days" substitute "10 business days". 5 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (2) In section 73(4) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "10 days" substitute "10 business days". 5 Authorised psychiatrist must review eligible patient's treatment in specified circumstances (1) In section 74(4)(b) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "10 days" substitute "10 business days". (2) In section 74(5) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "10 days" substitute "10 business days". 6 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for course of electroconvulsive treatment--person who is an adult and not a patient For section 104(2)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 substitute-- "(a) the person's views and preferences regarding electroconvulsive treatment, and any beneficial alternative treatment that is reasonably available, and the reasons for those views and preferences, including any recovery outcomes the person would like to achieve;". 7 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for course of electroconvulsive treatment--young patient For section 109(2)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 substitute-- "(a) the young patient's views and preferences regarding electroconvulsive treatment, and any beneficial alternative treatment that is reasonably available, and the reasons for those views and preferences, including any recovery outcomes the young patient would like to achieve;". 6 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 8 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for course of electroconvulsive treatment--young person who is not a patient For section 114(2)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 substitute-- "(a) the young person's views and preferences regarding electroconvulsive treatment, and any beneficial alternative treatment that is reasonably available, and the reasons for those views and preferences, including any recovery outcomes the young person would like to achieve;". 9 Matters to be considered if authorising restrictive intervention In section 131(1)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 omit "relevant". 10 Facilities and supplies to be provided to person subject to restrictive intervention In section 136(2)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 omit "relevant". 11 Treatment order--hearing to determine community to inpatient variation In section 204(3)(b)(ii) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "could" substitute "can". 12 Health led response principle In section 228(b) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, after "authorised health professional, is" insert "so far as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances". 7 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 13 Taking a person into care and control in a mental health crisis In section 232(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 omit ", a registered paramedic employed by an ambulance service as defined in section 3(1) of the Ambulance Services Act 1986". 14 Transfer of care and control for the purposes of arranging an examination In section 235(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "another authorised person" substitute "a police officer, a protective services officer or a member of a prescribed class of authorised health professional". 15 Accepting care and control of a person at a designated mental health service or place In section 244(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "243(a)" substitute "243". 16 Information to be provided by an authorised person on taking person into care and control In section 252(2) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "If" substitute "In addition, if". 17 Functions of the Health Secretary In section 254(t) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "and wellbeing" substitute "advocacy". 18 Functions of the Chief Officer In section 261(1)(s) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "and wellbeing" substitute "advocacy". 8 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 19 Establishment of regional mental health and wellbeing boards In section 305(2)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "2023" substitute "2024". 20 Delegation (1) After section 417(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "(ab) the Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission employed under section 419;". (2) For section 417(b) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 substitute-- "(b) an employee referred to in section 418(1) or a person engaged by the Commission under section 418(2);". (3) After section 417(b) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "(c) any staff of a Department or a public sector body in respect of whom the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has entered into an agreement under section 418(3).". 21 New sections 419A, 419B and 419C inserted After section 419 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "419A Meetings of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (1) The Chair of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission may convene as many meetings of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission as the Chair considers necessary for the efficient conduct of the Commission's affairs. 9 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (2) The Chair of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission must preside at a meeting of the Commission. (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Commission is 3 Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioners. (4) A question arising at a meeting of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (including a question related to setting the strategic direction of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission) is determined by a majority of votes of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioners present and voting at the meeting. (5) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes on any question, a second or casting vote. 419B General procedure Subject to this Chapter, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission may regulate its own procedure. 419C Validity of acts or decisions An act or a decision of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is not invalid only because of-- (a) a vacancy in the office of Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioner, including a vacancy arising from the failure to appoint a Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioner; or (b) a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, the appointment of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioner.". 10 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 22 Reports to the Parliament After section 428(5) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "(6) A copy of a report that is given to the clerk of a House of the Parliament under subsection (4)(b) is taken to have been published by order, or under the authority, of that House.". 23 Decision whether or not to deal with complaint In section 446(2)(b) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "439(2)(b)" substitute "441(2)(b)". 24 Notification of complaint resolution process In section 452(1)(c) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022-- (a) in subparagraph (iv), for "464" substitute "455"; (b) in subparagraph (v)-- (i) for "462(3)" substitute "462(4)"; (ii) for "464(1)" substitute "463(1)". 25 Deferral of notification by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission In section 470(4) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, in paragraph (a) in the definition of relevant action, for "497" substitute "496". 11 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 26 New Division 6 of Part 9.2 inserted After Division 5 of Part 9.2 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "Division 6--Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 474A Disclosure of information in the performance of functions not prevented by sections 3 and 4(1A) of Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 Sections 3 and 4(1A) of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 do not prevent the disclosure of information (including identifying information) by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission to the following in the performance of a function under this Part-- (a) the Health Complaints Commissioner within the meaning of the Health Complaints Act 2016; (b) the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 474B Disclosure of information in the performance of functions not prevented by orders under Part 3 of Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 A victim privacy order or an interim victim privacy order made under Part 3 of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 does not apply to or prevent a disclosure of information (including identifying information) by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission to the following in the performance of a function under this Part-- 12 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (a) the Health Complaints Commissioner within the meaning of the Health Complaints Act 2016; (b) the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.". 27 Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission may collect information In section 525(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "415(1)(h)" substitute "415(h)". 28 Notification requirements for leave of absence (1) In section 547(2)(b)(vi) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Secretary; and" substitute "Secretary.". (2) Section 547(2)(c) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 is repealed. 29 New section 547A inserted After section 547 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "547A Authorised psychiatrist may arrange for security patient who is absent without leave to be transported to a designated mental health service An authorised psychiatrist may arrange for a security patient who is absent without leave from a designated mental health service to be transported to a designated mental health service.". 30 Notification requirements for monitored leave (1) In section 554(2)(b)(v) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "order; and" substitute "order.". 13 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (2) Section 554(2)(c) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 is repealed. 31 New section 576A inserted After section 576 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "576A Authorised psychiatrist may arrange for forensic patient who is absent without leave to be transported to a designated mental health service An authorised psychiatrist may arrange for a forensic patient who is absent without leave from a designated mental health service to be transported to a designated mental health service.". 32 Application to Mental Health Tribunal for intensive monitored supervision order In section 581(3) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022-- (a) omit "and hearing date"; (b) for "authorised psychiatrist is notified" substitute "application is made". 33 Mental Health Tribunal powers in respect of applications under this Chapter In section 582(2) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute-- "(a) grant the application and make an intensive monitored supervision order in respect of the patient; or (b) refuse the application.". 14 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 34 Review of use of intensive monitored supervision In section 590(2)(c) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, after "advocate" insert "acting in accordance with any instructions given to the advocate by the patient". 35 Information to be given to transferring patient In section 603 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 omit "under this Part". 36 Other entities to be notified of making of transfer order In section 604 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 omit "under this Part". 37 Primary non-legal mental health advocacy service provider to be notified of transfer order Section 605 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 is repealed. 38 Constitution of Institute Board In section 618(c) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "7" substitute "8". 39 Centre to enter into agreement with designated mental health service and academic institution In section 646(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "another" substitute "a". 40 Directors (1) In section 659(1)(a)(ii) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "as a practitioner" substitute "in the field of mental health". (2) Section 659(4) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 is repealed. 15 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 41 Strategic plan In section 667(3) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Minster" substitute "Minister". 42 Functions of the Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Board (1) Section 681(a)(iv) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 is repealed. (2) After section 681(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "(ab) to advise on education of the youth mental health and wellbeing workforce through practice improvement, training and professional development programs; and". 43 Declared operators In section 704(2)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "(b), (c), (d), (e) or (f)" substitute "(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e)". 44 Disclosure, collection and use of information principle In the note at the foot of section 722 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, after "family violence" insert "or other serious harm". 45 Disclosure at key points of care In section 731(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, after "mental health" insert "and". 46 Collection, use and disclosure of personal or health information with specified service providers (1) In the heading to section 733 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 omit "with specified service providers". 16 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (2) In section 733(1) and (2) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "collect, use and disclose" substitute "collect and use and disclose". (3) In section 733(1), (2) and (4) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "with" substitute "to". 47 Temporary treatment orders In section 781 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, after "in force" insert "for the period specified in the Order". 48 Treatment orders (1) In section 782 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, after "in force" insert "for the period specified in the Order". (2) At the end of section 782 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 insert-- "(2) Despite subsection (1), if the period specified in the Treatment Order is more than 6 months, the Mental Health Tribunal-- (a) in confirming the treatment order under section 204, must reduce the period as the Tribunal considers appropriate so that it is not more than 6 months; or (b) in confirming the treatment order and determining that the order is an inpatient order under section 207, must reduce the period as the Tribunal considers appropriate so that it is not more than 6 months.". 17 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 49 Consequential amendments (1) In section 786 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner" substitute "Wellbeing Commission". (2) In section 798 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner" substitute "Wellbeing Commission". (3) In section 803 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner appointed under section 420" substitute "Wellbeing Commission established by section 411". (4) In section 804 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner appointed under section 420" substitute "Wellbeing Commission established by section 411". (5) In section 810 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner appointed under section 420" substitute "Wellbeing Commission established by section 411". (6) In section 818 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022" substitute "section 221, Part 5.3 and sections 547A and 576A of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022". (7) In section 821(1) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022-- (a) in the proposed definition of Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioner in section 3(1) of the Disability Act 2006, for "Commissioner" substitute "Commission"; 18 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (b) for "Wellbeing Commissioner appointed under section 420" substitute "Wellbeing Commission established by section 411". (8) In section 821(2) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner" substitute "Wellbeing Commission". (9) In section 822(1)(a) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner appointed under section 420" substitute "Wellbeing Commission established by section 411". (10) In section 822(1)(b) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, in the proposed definition of Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioner in section 3(1) of the Disability Safeguards Act 2018, for "Commissioner" substitute "Commission". (11) In section 822(2) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner" substitute "Wellbeing Commission". (12) In section 822(3) of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, for "Wellbeing Commissioner" substitute "Wellbeing Commission". (13) In section 831 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, in proposed section 32(2A) of the Health Records Act 2001, for "services" substitute "service". (14) In section 866 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, in proposed section 200(1)(g)(iii) of the Serious Offenders Act 2018, for "Commissioner appointed under section 420" 19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 2--Amendment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 substitute "Commission established by section 411". (15) In section 867 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, in proposed section 224(4)(b)(xiii) of the Serious Offenders Act 2018, for "Commissioner appointed under section 420" substitute "Commission established by section 411". 20 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 3--Amendment of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 Part 3--Amendment of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 50 Restriction on publication of reports of judicial proceedings At the foot of section 3 of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 insert-- "Note Other Acts may provide that this section does not prevent certain disclosures of information. For example, see Division 6 of Part 9.2 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.". 51 Prohibition of reporting of names At the foot of section 4(1A) of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 insert-- "Note Other Acts may provide that this subsection does not prevent certain disclosures of information. For example, see Division 6 of Part 9.2 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.". 52 Offence to contravene victim privacy order or interim victim privacy order At the foot of section 4Q of the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 insert-- "Note Other Acts may provide that this section does not prevent certain disclosures of information. For example, see Division 6 of Part 9.2 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.". 21 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Part 4--Repeal of this Act Part 4--Repeal of this Act 53 Repeal of this Act This Act is repealed on 1 September 2024. Note The repeal of this Act does not affect the continuing operation of the amendments made by it (see section 15(1) of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984). ═════════════ 22 Mental Health and Wellbeing Amendment Act 2023 No. of 2023 Endnotes Endnotes 1 General information See www.legislation.vic.gov.au for Victorian Bills, Acts and current authorised versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information. Minister's second reading speech-- Legislative Assembly: Legislative Council: The long title for the Bill for this Act was "A Bill for an Act to make minor amendments to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, to make consequential amendments to the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958 and for other purposes." By Authority. Government Printer for the State of Victoria. 23
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