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16 March 2006

Module 1: Getting in on The Act

Does the Mental Health Act, 2001 replace all previous Mental Health Legislation?

The Mental Health Act, 2001 replaces the majority of the provisions of the Mental Treatment Act 1945 with the exception of Part VIII (superannuation), sections 241, 276, 283 and 284.

The 2001 Act replaces the Mental Treatment Act 1953; the Mental Treatment (detention in Approved Institutions) Act 1961; the Mental Treatment Act 1961 (other than sections 39 & 41) and the Health (Mental Services) Act 1981.