Legislative Council Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2) 53 2 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS Legislative Council Suicide Prevention In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (4 June 2014). (First Session) The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Climate Change): The Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse has received this advice: The role and function of the proposed Mental Health Commission for South Australia are currently being developed. Parliamentary Secretary Leesa Vlahos is leading research into the different models of Mental Health Commissions which exist in other jurisdictions. Discussions are continuing with Mental Health Commissioners in other states to obtain more detailed information. All of this information will be factored into a design process to ensure that South Australia has the right model for its needs. The SA Health Transforming Health initiatives will also influence the role and function of the Mental Health Commission.