2002
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)
(Attorney-General)
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Bill 2002

A Bill for
An Act to amend the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994 

    

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

1	Name of Act
This Act is the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2002.
2	Commencement
This Act commences on the day after its notification day.
3	Act amended
This Act amends the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994.
4	Appeals from decisions of tribunal
New section 141 (6) and (7)
insert
	(6)	If an appeal is brought under this section against a decision of the tribunal, the Supreme Court may order the decision of the tribunal be stayed until the appeal is decided and make any other orders it considers just.
	(7)	The Supreme Court’s power under subsection (6) is in addition to, and does not limit, any other power of the Supreme Court.

Endnote
Republications of amended laws
	For the latest republication of amended laws, see www.legislation.act.gov.au.

© Australian Capital Territory 2002