Published: Monday 4 August 2025
In this interim report, the Productivity Commission presents its initial findings and draft recommendations. OTA welcomes the findings and the recommendations made by the Productivity Commission in its Interim Report. We raised key issues for consideration by the Productivity commission in its final report, including
- Psychosocial supports outside the NDIS
- Commissioning of services
- Workforce
Please download the Submission: Productivity Commission Interim Report on Final Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement below.
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