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The Mental Health Review Tribunal
Independence. Integrity. Professionalism. Innovation.
The Mental Health Review Tribunal (Tribunal) is an independent decision making body under the Mental Health Act 2016 . The Tribunal is not part of any health service or treating team and its primary purpose is to review the involuntary status of persons with a mental illness and/or intellectual disability.
There's a lot to take in. We're here to
help.
The information on here is intended to help you understand more about the hearing process, the role of the Tribunal and how we interact with you and your treating teams. We encourage you to explore the various sections to help you find what you're looking for. If you feel overwhelmed or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
As a starting point - if you, someone in your family or someone you are supporting has a hearing coming up - the following pages may be of some help to you.
As a starting point - if you, someone in your family or someone you are supporting has a hearing coming up - the following pages may be of some help to you.
FAQs
If you have other questions, please feel free to get in contact with us using the button below.
ContactAre the Tribunal members part of my treating team?
The Tribunal is not part of your treating team. The members do not make clinical decisions about your treatment, or medications.
What decisions can the Tribunal make?
The kinds of decisions that the Tribunal can make depends on the sort of authority/order you are on. We encourage you to look at the pages relevant to your authority/order under the "What we do" menu.
What is a Treatment Authority?
A Treatment Authority (TA) is a type of authority made by your doctor that means you can receive treatment and care for your mental health, even if you think you don't need it. For more information on Treatment Authorities, click here.
Do I have to go to the hearing?
The short answer to this is no - you do not have to go to your hearing. We do want to emphasise that being at the hearing (if you can) gives you the opportunity to express your views, wishes and preferences. The hearing is really about you and we want to hear from you.
Can I have a support person with me at a hearing?
Yes, you can. You can have a member of your support network (e.g. family member, carer or other support person or nominated support person) at the hearing with you. For more information, click here.
What are my options after a decision has been made?
There are a number of options available to you after a decision has been made. You can talk to your treating team about the decision, request a statement of reasons, apply for a new hearing, request a copy of the audio recording of the hearing and lodge an appeal. For more information on these options, click here.