New Mental Health DCMO to address psychological effects of COVID-19

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Minister for Health Greg Hunt making a ministerial statement to the House of Representatives Source: AAP

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Advocates have welcomed the move, with government modelling warning deaths from suicide could outstrip those from the virus.

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