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Proposed laws to extend maximum detention to 72 hours for mental health check

Source: abc.net.au Published Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:39:48 +0000

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Key context: The legislation would allow Queensland's chief psychiatrist to extend the maximum detention for a person accused of a serious crime from 24 to 72 hours. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The legislation would allow Queensland's chief psychiatrist to extend the maximum detention for a person accused of a serious crime from 24 to 72 hours.

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