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Independent Expert Advisory Group

The Minister has also established an independent Expert Advisory Group consisting of a range of stakeholders and key experts. The Community Consultation Panel and legislation review team will be advised by the Expert Advisory Group. The Expert Advisory Group is chaired by Mr Julian Gardner, the previous Victorian Public Advocate.

The other members of the Expert Advisory Group are:

Ms Lisa Brophy Chief Social Worker, North West Area Mental Health Service
Dr Thomas Callaly Executive Director and Clinical Director, Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol, Barwon Health
Ms Isabell Collins Director, Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council
Dr Ian Freckelton Senior Counsel
Mr Jim Kennan Senior Counsel
Mr Rob Knowles Chair, Food Standards Australia New Zealand/Commissioner National Health and Hospital Reform Commission
Mr John McGrath AM Chair, Ministerial Advisory Committee (Mental Health)
Ms Vivienne Topp Lawyer, Mental Health Legal Centre Inc

 

Related Information
Mental Health Act 1986
Chief Psychiatrist

Related Sites
Mental Health Act 1986 - Legislation Victoria site

Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2006 (PDF file 227KB)

Further information on the Charter

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Last updated: 23 July, 2009
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