In 100 days since the election was called, Labor has failed to deliver a single policy to support Queenslanders suffering with mental illness.
Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg said while the Palaszczuk Government had been silent on the issue, the LNP will be making it a priority next Parliament sitting.
“The LNP Government completed a major review of the Mental Health Act and introduced a Bill into the Parliament in the last sitting week before the election was called,” Mr Springborg said.
“We intend to continue our commitment to mental health and will introduce a Private Members Bill that will help improve the lives of thousands of Queenslanders.
“To make the state’s mental health system better for all Queenslanders we hope the Premier and her team will provide bi-partisan support and back the Bill.”
Shadow Health Minister Mark McArdle said it was no secret that mental health was forgotten about by former Labor Government’s while the LNP recognised more needed to be done and appointed the first Mental Health Commissioner in Queensland.
“Queenslanders suffered long enough under a Labor Government that made a complete mess of our health system,” Mr McArdle said.
“A comprehensive review of the Mental Health Act found that it was overly complex and inconsistent, difficult to understand and administer.
“Labor needs to start paying attention to the important issues such as mental health, and stop being distracted by internal Party matters.
“Queenslanders with a mental illness deserve a government that will take action to improve services and help strengthen their rights.”
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