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In forceOther matters pertaining to appointments
Part 3Guardianship orders and administration orders
Division 2Making guardianship orders and administration orders and eligibility of persons appointed
33 Other matters pertaining to appointments
(1)
VCAT may appoint the Public Advocate as guardian for a proposed represented person if VCAT is satisfied that no other person fulfils the requirements of section 32 for appointment as a guardian for the proposed represented person.
(2)
Despite anything to the contrary in subsection (1), VCAT may appoint persons (including the Public Advocate or any other person) as joint guardians for the proposed represented person if—
(a)
each person fulfils the relevant requirements of section 32; and
(b)
VCAT considers it appropriate to do so.
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