Guardianship and Administration Act 1990
Div 2Functions of guardians
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Division 2 — Functions of guardians
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Authority of plenary guardian 35
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Authority of limited guardian 37
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Guardian may apply for directions 38
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Guardian may execute documents etc. 38
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Guardian may obtain warrant to enter 39
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Effect of actions etc. of guardian 39
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Guardian to act in best interests of represented person 40
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Guardians to act unanimously 41
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Death of joint guardian 41
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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
- Terms used 43
56A. Only Full Tribunal to act under this Division 43
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Prerequisites for sterilisation of persons to whom this Division applies 43
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Restriction on guardian’s consent 44
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Application for consent 45
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Notice of hearing 45
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State Administrative Tribunal may consent if in best interests of represented person 46