Family Violence Act 2016

For this Act, a person has impaired decision-making ability if the person—

cannot make decisions in relation to a proceeding under this Act; or

does not understand the nature and effect of the decisions the person makes in relation to the proceeding.

For subsection (1), a person does not have impaired decision‑making ability only because—

the person makes an unwise decision; or

a disability guardian is appointed for the person; or

subject to section 75, the person is a child; or

the person has, or is taken to have, impaired decision-making ability under another territory law or in relation to another matter.