Australians will get access to 20 subsidised psychological therapy sessions each year under a doubling of current arrangements.
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The Morrison government will spend more than $100 million over two years to provide an additional 10 Medicare rebate sessions for people with a mental health care plan.
The 2020/21 federal budget measure is designed to help Australians suffering more severe or enduring mental health impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the government would release the Productivity Commission's final mental health report and the interim findings of a study into suicide prevention within weeks.
"These reports will guide our future actions, working together with states and territories to save lives," he told parliament on Tuesday.
Australian Associated Press