17832 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

Written Question

Published date: 14 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17832 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister for Mental Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	07 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17832_2026
Document guid:	f6cf435c-73ff-4068-a249-abc7cb7591c6

17832 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: How many of the announced extra 40 FTEs, for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, have been filled, if any?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that offers have been made for seven of the 40 FTE roles for mental health crisis teams nationally, and three of these people have been hired. I am further advised that active recruitment is underway for the remaining roles.