Mental Health Act 2016

As soon as practicable after making a treatment authority for a person, the authorised doctor must—

tell the person of the decision; and

explain its effect to the person.

If the authorised doctor is a psychiatrist, the administrator of the person’s treating health service must, within 7 days after the treatment authority is made—

give the person a copy of the authority; and

give the person’s nominated support persons, personal guardian or attorney a copy of the authority, if requested; and

give the tribunal written notice of its making.

If the authorised doctor is not a psychiatrist, the administrator of the person’s treating health service must—

give the person a copy of the authority, if requested; and

give the person’s nominated support persons, personal guardian or attorney a copy of the authority, if requested.