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Cabinet Material: Policy decisions for transforming mental health law

29 Aug 2023

Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health.

We are repealing and replacing the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 in response to He Ara Oranga. The aim of this work is to create new legislation that protects and respects human rights, better reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improves equity.

These documents outline Cabinet decisions and further Ministerial decisions related to the policy proposals for new mental health legislation. The suite of policy proposals is intended to shift legislation governing compulsory mental health care towards a more rights-based and recovery approach, and to enable care in line with a te ao Māori world view.

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HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.