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New Zealand Parliament Passes Bill to Modernize Mental Health Care

11 Jul 2026 4:04 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

New Zealand's Parliament passed the Mental Health Bill on July 4, 2026, to modernize compulsory mental health care. It replaces the 1992 Act and addresses reform calls, contributing to the Royal Commission's recommendations.

Politics and Government Health General Politics Medical Science Legal Social Issues Parliament Mental Health Bill Compulsory Mental Health Care Legislative Reform Ministry of Health Royal Commission of Inquiry U.S. Library of Congress