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S32 Step By Step Guide

Mental condition

Section 32(1)(a)(iii): People suffering from a mental condition for which treatment is available in a mental health facility

People suffering from mental conditions for which treatment is available in a mental health facility fall within the ambit of section 32. 'Mental condition' is defined in section 3 of the MHFPAMental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 NSW as 'a condition of disability of mind not including either mental illness or developmental disability of mind'

People with ABIAcquired Brian Injury are underrepresented in applications for section 32. Note that this guide does not canvass other conditions that may also be held to be mental conditions.

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