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A mental health crisis at Australia’s mental health commission

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The Mental Health Commission's Sacked Staff

Former and current employees of the Mental Health Commission have spoken out. They say they've been told that their concerns are invalid or not being taken seriously. The commission is currently operating in breach of new workplace laws, according to one former employee. At least two staff had developed suicidal ideation linked directly to this fractured workplace, it's claimed. In 2021 Australian Public Service employee census, National Mental Health Commission ranked 99 out of 101 agencies on staff well-being.

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