Guardianship and Administration Act 2000

The tribunal may, by order, appoint an administrator for a financial matter for an adult if the tribunal is satisfied—

the adult is a missing person; and

the adult usually resides in the State; and

there is, or is likely to be, a need for a decision in relation to the matter; and

without an appointment the adult’s interests in the matter would be adversely affected.

The tribunal may be satisfied an adult is a missing person only if the tribunal is satisfied that—

it is not known if the adult is alive; and

reasonable efforts have been made to locate the adult; and

for at least 90 days the adult has not contacted—

anyone who lives at the adult’s last-known home address; or

any relative or friend of the adult with whom the adult is likely to communicate.

This Act applies, with necessary changes, to an appointment under this section.

The appointment may be on terms considered appropriate by the tribunal.

An application for the appointment of an administrator under subsection (1) may be made by—

the adult’s spouse; or

a relative of the adult; or

the public trustee; or

an interested person for the adult.