New policy changes aim to tackle a significant accumulation of unresolved cases, which has led to repeated breaches of legally required processing times. Advocates argue the delays undermine efforts to reduce harm by preventing timely interventions. The proposed reforms could restore compliance with deadlines and improve access to critical services. Critics will likely scrutinize whether the measures go far enough to address systemic inefficiencies.
The planned reforms could promote harm reduction by addressing a huge backlog that has resulted in routine violations of a statutory deadline.
