Guardianship and Administration Act 2019

A guardian—

must act in accordance with the general principles set out in section 8 and the decision-making principles set out in section 9; and

must act as an advocate for the represented person; and

must encourage and assist the represented person to develop the person's decision-making capacity in relation to personal matters; and

must act in such a way so to protect the represented person from neglect, abuse or exploitation; and

must act honestly, diligently and in good faith; and

must exercise reasonable skill and care; and

must not use the position for profit; and

must avoid acting if there is or may be a conflict of interest; and

must not disclose confidential information gained as a guardian unless authorised to do so under the guardianship order or by law.

A guardian who has the power to make medical treatment decisions for a represented person must comply with the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 in relation to those decisions.