Mental health insiders issue warning over Victoria’s ‘vague’ new chemical restraint laws

Psychiatrists say workforce gaps and tight implementation timeframe mean health system may not be ready for reforms to take effect Friday

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Psychiatrists in Victoria have warned of uncertainty around the state's vague" new chemical restraint guidelines as mental health services prepare for new laws to take effect.

The new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act was a key recommendation of a landmark royal commission and was designed to protect human rights in mental health settings across the state.

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