Queensland Consolidated Acts

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 719

719 Matters president to consider in constituting tribunal

(1) In deciding the tribunal’s constitution for a proceeding, the president must—

(a) for a proceeding in relation to an involuntary patient, have regard to—

(i) the safety and welfare of the patient and the safety of others; and

(ii) the patient’s mental condition; and

(b) to the extent practicable, include a member who is culturally appropriate to the person the subject of the proceeding.

(2) Also, for a proceeding in relation to a minor, if the tribunal is required to be constituted by at least 1 member who is a psychiatrist, the psychiatrist must have relevant knowledge and expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Note—

See sections 716 (2) and 718 for when the tribunal is required to be constituted by at least 1 member who is a psychiatrist.