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GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 2019 (NO. 13 OF 2019) - SECT 45

Order for represented person to comply with guardian's decisions

    (1)     VCAT may make an order at any time while a guardianship order is in force that gives the guardian or another specified person power to take specified measures or actions to ensure that the represented person complies with the guardian's decisions in the exercise of the powers and duties conferred by the guardianship order.

    (2)     VCAT must hold a hearing to reassess an order made under subsection (1) as soon as practicable after making the order but within 42 days after making the order.

    (3)     A guardian or other person specified in an order made under subsection (1) is not liable to any action for false imprisonment or assault or any other action, liability, claim or demand arising out of the taking of a measure or action under the order if the guardian or other person takes that measure or action in the belief that it will promote the represented person's personal and social wellbeing.

    (4)     Subsection (1) does not limit section 38.

Division 6—Powers of administrators



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