What the official record says
This Act is the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act . Subject to , this Act comes into force on the day that is the first anniversary of the date on which it receives the Royal assent. , to , and to come into force on the day after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent. The purpose of this Act is to enable persons to receive compulsory treatment if they have a severe substance addiction and their capacity to make decisions about treatment for that addiction is severely impaired, so that the compulsory treatment may— protect them from harm; and facilitate a comprehensive assessment of their addiction; and stabilise their health through the application of medical treatment (including medically managed withdrawal); and protect and enhance their mana an