Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
53Right to communicate
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53 Right to communicate
(1) Subject to this Part, an inpatient has a right to communicate lawfully with any person, including by electronic communication.
See definition of electronic communication in the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 and see the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), an inpatient has a right to communicate with any person for the purpose of—
(a) seeking legal advice or legal representation; or
(b) seeking the services of a mental health advocate.
(3) The members of staff of a designated mental health service must ensure that reasonable steps are taken to assist an inpatient to communicate lawfully with any person.