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Powers of Attorney Act 2014
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90 Duties and obligations of supportive attorney
(1) A supportive attorney under a supportive attorney appointment—
(a) must act honestly, diligently, and in good faith; and
(b) must exercise reasonable skill and care; and
(c) must not use the position for profit; and
(d) must avoid acting where there is or may be a conflict of interest and, if acting where there is a conflict of interest, must ensure that the interests of the principal are the primary consideration; and
(e) must discuss anything about a supported decision with the principal in a way the principal can understand and that will assist the principal to make the decision.
(2) A supportive attorney under a supportive attorney appointment is not entitled to receive any remuneration for acting as supportive attorney.
Division 3—Appointment of supportive attorneys