Mental Health Act 2000
Australia
Government of Queensland
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Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
Queensland
31 December 2000
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An Act about treating and protecting people who have mental illnesses, and for other purposes.The purpose of this Act is to provide for the involuntary assessment and treatment, and the protection, of persons (whether adults or minors) who have mental illnesses while at
the same time;
(a) safeguarding their rights and freedoms; and
(b) balancing their rights and freedoms with the rights and freedoms of other persons.
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