Guardianship and Administration Act 2000

This Act and the Powers of Attorney Act 1998 authorise the exercise of power for a matter for an adult with impaired capacity for the matter.

Depending on the type of matter involved, this may be done—

on an informal basis by members of the adult’s existing support network; orNote—Although this Act deals primarily with formal substituted decision-making, a decision or proposed decision of an informal decision-maker may be ratified or approved under section 154.

on a formal basis by 1 of the following—

an attorney for personal matters appointed by the adult under an enduring power of attorney or advance health directive under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998;

an attorney for financial matters appointed by the adult under an enduring power of attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998;

a statutory health attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998;

a guardian appointed under this Act;Note—A guardian may only be appointed for personal matters.

an administrator appointed under this Act;Note—An administrator may only be appointed for financial matters.

the tribunal;

the court.