16When and how power under power of attorney

16 When and how power under power of attorney exercisable (1) A principal may state in a power of attorney when, and how, power under the power of attorney is exercisable. Examples of when power may be exercisable 1 if I am outside Australia for more than 1 month 2 if the property at 13 Mae West Drive is sold 3 starting on 14 February 2007 4 if I do not have capacity to make a decision that needs to be made about my treatment, care or support for a mental illness (2) However, if the power of attorney does not state when the power is exercisable, the power can be exercised once the power of attorney is made.