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83 Autonomy principle

The will and preferences of a person are to be given effect to the greatest extent possible in all decisions about assessment, treatment, recovery and support, including when those decisions relate to compulsory assessment and treatment.

S. 84 (Heading) amended by No. 44/2025 s. 54.

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