Mental Health Act 2016

This section applies if a person—

makes an advance health directive, or enduring power of attorney for a personal matter, relating to the person’s future treatment and care for a mental illness; or

appoints a nominated support person.

The person may—

give the administrator of an authorised mental health service a copy of the directive, power of attorney or notice of appointment; and

ask the administrator to keep a record for the matter in the records system.

The administrator must—

comply with the request; and

on complying with the request, give the person written notice confirming compliance with the request.