4Objects and principles of Act

4 Objects and principles of Act

4 Objects and principles of Act

(1) The objects of this Act are—

(a) to protect and promote the rights of adults with disability and older adults, and

(b) to protect adults with disability and older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

(2) When exercising a function under this Act, the Commissioner or any other person must have regard to the objects of the Act and the following principles—

(a) adults with disability and older adults have the right to respect for their worth and dignity as individuals and to live free from abuse, neglect and exploitation,

(b) adults with disability and older adults have the right to respect for their cultural and linguistic diversity, age, gender, sexual orientation and religious beliefs,

(c) adults with disability and older adults have the right to privacy and confidentiality,

(d) adults with disability and older adults have the right to exercise choice and control in the pursuit of their goals and the planning and delivery of their supports and services,

(e) families, carers and other significant persons have a crucial role in the lives of adults with disability and older adults and it is important to respect and preserve those relationships.

(3) When exercising a function under this Act, the Commissioner or any other person must have regard to the following—

(a) adults with disability and older adults may face multiple disadvantages and are potentially more vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation,

(b) a person from any of the following groups who is also an adult with disability or older adult may face additional disadvantages and barriers to accessing supports and services—

(i) women,

(ii) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults,

(iii) gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities,

(iv) adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds,

(v) adults living in regional and remote areas.