Mental Health
Expansion of Free Mental Health Services
Labor has committed to expanding free mental health services, while the Liberal Party emphasizes previous investments and critiques current funding allocations.
Labor
Policy: Allocated $361 million over four years to expand the range of free mental health services, including launching a new national early intervention service.
Voting Record: Supports increased funding for mental health initiatives.
Impact: Aims to provide timely support and reduce the burden on higher-intensity services.
Liberal
Policy: Highlights past achievements such as doubling Medicare-subsidized mental health sessions and emphasizes fiscal responsibility in current funding.
Voting Record: Advocates for efficient use of resources in mental health funding.
Impact: Focuses on sustaining existing services while ensuring budgetary constraints are met.
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