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'People assume we're not real': MPs open up about mental health challenges

A national study has found 70 per cent of politicians feel their job is affecting their mental health. The ABC spoke to three Tasmanian MPs, including the state's premier, about their experiences.

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ABC AustraliaApr 9, 2026, 8:12 PM

'People assume we're not real': MPs open up about mental health challenges

A national study has found 70 per cent of politicians feel their job is affecting their mental health. The ABC spoke to three Tasmanian MPs, including the state's premier, about their experiences.

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