Sue Boyce (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Is the minister also aware of comments about the mental health system made by the Australian of the Year, Professor Patrick McGorry, who stated:

The system is absolutely on its knees … We have a famine-like situation and the mental health system is getting the scraps from the table.

If the minister can reject the comments of this outstanding mental health expert, what steps are the government taking to fix this appalling situation?