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Public Advocate calls for a review of the Mental Health Act 2016

The Public Advocate has released a discussion paper proposing a review of Queensland's Mental Health Act

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Adults with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system

The Public Advocate's fifth and final discussion paper - Victims and Witnesses - has now been released.

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2026 AGAC Conference - Decision Time: Lets be the change

The 2026 Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC) conference will be held on 8 and 9 October 2026 in Brisbane. Earlybird registration is now open.

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Adults with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system

The Public Advocate's fourth discussion paper - Detention - has now been released.

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2024-25 Annual Report

The Public Advocate's 2024-25 Annual Report has recently been tabled in the Queensland Parliament.

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Roundtable discussions - urgent mental health care in Queensland

The Public Advocate has released the notes from two roundtable discussions on urgent mental health care, which were organised in collaboration with the Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland (MHLEPQ) and attended by a wide range of influential stakeholders.

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