A Shorten Labor Government will commit to the National Mental Health Commission’s target to reduce suicides by 50 per cent over the next ten years. Labor will establish 12 regional initiatives – six urban, four regional and two remote - as the first stage in implementation of a comprehensive, whole of system approach to suicide prevention. Regions will apply for grants to fund place-based initiatives tailored to local community needs for services and support.
in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs