Compulsory Treatment Order

The Act gives individuals a legally enforceable right of access to health information about themselves; and includes Health Privacy Principles.

Compulsory Treatment Order

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Mental Health Tribunal

Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 Handbook

This handbook is designed to help clinicians access the information they need to practice in accordance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, which is the law governing compulsory mental health, assessment and treatment in Victoria.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022

The Mental Health Act (2014) details the safeguards and oversights to protect the rights, dignity and autonomy of people with mental illness.

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