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What is the current status of the independent review of mental health telehealth services; what is the expected date for the release of the report, if any?

Answered Question 27975 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • What is the current status of the independent review of mental health telehealth services; what is the expected date for the release of the report, if any?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

The Independent review of mental health and addiction telehealth services is underway. I expect to receive the review panel's findings by the end of June 2026 following which I will consider the recommendations and future public release of the report.