Guardianship and Administration Act 2000

As soon as practicable after the adult has been removed under the warrant, the public guardian must apply to the tribunal for the orders the public guardian considers appropriate about the following—

the adult’s personal welfare;

a power of attorney or advance health directive of the adult;

a guardian, administrator or attorney of the adult.

In this section—attorney means—

an attorney under a power of attorney; or

an attorney under an advance health directive; or

a statutory health attorney.

a general power of attorney made under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998; or

an enduring power of attorney; or

a power of attorney made otherwise than under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998, whether before or after its commencement.