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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2000 - SECT 489

489 Functions

(1) The director has the following functions—

(a) to the extent that it is reasonably practicable, ensuring the protection of the rights of involuntary patients under this Act;
(b) to the extent that it is reasonably practicable, ensuring the involuntary admission, assessment, treatment and care of persons complies with this Act;
(c) facilitating the proper and efficient administration of this Act;
(ca) monitoring and auditing compliance with this Act;
(d) promoting community awareness and understanding of the administration of this Act;
(e) advising and reporting to the Minister on any matter relating to the administration of this Act—
(i) on the director's own initiative; or
(ii) on the request of the Minister if the matter is in the public interest.

(2) Also, the director has the other functions given under this Act.



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