Submission on the Mental Health Bill
Date: 20 December, 2024
This submission outlines the College’s response to the proposed Mental Health Bill, setting out its views on matters affecting mental health, addictions, and disability nursing practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. It reflects the College’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, human rights, culturally safe care, and the protection of tangata whaiora and whānau.The submission draws on professional nursing expertise to highlight opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement within the Bill, with the aim of strengthening mental health legislation and supporting safe, ethical, and recovery‑focused practice.
Readers are invited to download the submission and share comments or reflections through the discussion space on this page to support informed dialogue and advocacy.
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