Senate debates

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Motions

Suicide

4:07 pm

Photo of Anthony ChisholmAnthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones to suicide today and every day. Labor adopted the National Mental Health Commission's recommended target to reduce suicide by 50 per cent over 10 years at the 2016 election and has remained committed to that target since. We know that a robust target, backed by real resources from all levels of government, and an effective plan that supports long-term reform is what is needed to drive change. Today, we again call on the government to adopt the National Mental Health Commission's target to reduce suicide by 50 per cent over 10 years. Labor is proud to have had a minister or shadow minister for mental health since 2010, reflecting our dedication to this crucial issue.

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