The Mental Health Act Amendment Act 1960 (Act No.35/1960) was passed and commenced on 3 November 1960. Its long title was 'An Act to amend the Mental Health Act, 1935-1959'. It repeals Section 20 of the Mental Health Act 1935 and includes provisions for leave of absence for Superintendents or medical officers of a mental health institution.
Sources used to compile this entry:
Law Research Service, Melbourne Law School, Law Library, The University of Melbourne. 'Find and Connect Project - South Australia Legislation', 13 December 2013, held in the project files at the University of Melbourne eScholarship Research Centre.
Prepared by: Christine Moje
Created: 17 February 2015, Last modified: 16 January 2023
Last updated: 7 August 2023
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