The ACT government has agreed to report to the Legislative Assembly about measures being pursued by ACT Health to improve mental health services in the territory.
Chief Minister Katy Gallagher made the commitment during debate in the Assembly this week on a motion moved by shadow mental health minister Giulia Jones calling for an urgent review of Canberra’s adult mental health unit.
Ms Gallagher amended the motion to delete the call for a review but she agreed to report to the Assembly by the last sitting day of 2014, at the latest, on measures being pursued to enhance mental health services in the territory, including progress on a post-occupancy evaluation of the unit.
The amended motion, which also said the government would ensure staff and patient safety at the mental health unit remained a priority, was passed.