The Northern Territory Government (NTG), through the Department of Health (NT Health), is committed to modernising mental health legislation for the NT. The NTG recognises that people’s mental health and wellbeing is shaped by a variety of factors and that good mental health is more than the mere absence of mental illness; it is about the ability to fully and effectively participate in society. The review of the MHRSA aims to ensure modern mental health legislation that aligns with contemporary principles and enables timely, high quality, safe and appropriate in-hospital and compulsory mental health care for Territorians.