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Guardianship and Administration Act 1990
Div 2Functions of guardians
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Division 2 — Functions of guardians
45. Authority of plenary guardian 35
46. Authority of limited guardian 37
47. Guardian may apply for directions 38
48. Guardian may execute documents etc. 38
49. Guardian may obtain warrant to enter 39
50. Effect of actions etc. of guardian 39
51. Guardian to act in best interests of represented person 40
53. Guardians to act unanimously 41
54. Death of joint guardian 41
55. Alternate guardian to take over on death of guardian 41
55A. Priority of guardianship order 42
Division 3 — Limitations on sterilisation of persons under guardianship or where application for guardianship made
56. Terms used 43
56A. Only Full Tribunal to act under this Division 43
57. Prerequisites for sterilisation of persons to whom this Division applies 43
58. Restriction on guardian’s consent 44
59. Application for consent 45
60. Notice of hearing 45
63. State Administrative Tribunal may consent if in best interests of represented person 46