Calls for health minister to resign over mental health cuts

Australia’s most well-known youth psychologist has called for the resignation of Mark Butler as Health Minister.

It comes after the federal government slashed subsidsed visits to mental health services.

Press PLAY below to hear Dr Michael Carr-Gregg slam the move

Patients will now only be able to claim Medicare rebates for 10 visits to a psychologist, or mental health service, down from 20 visits they were able to access previously.

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said it was an “appalling” decision and made no sense, given the mental health crisis.

“He’s had an opportunity to do the right thing, he’s shown he doesn’t have a grasp of his portfolio and he should get out and give it to somebody who understands what is going on,” he said.

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