Disability Network Forum:Review of the Guardianship Act 1987: Response to Question Paper 4
Amoung other points, this submission argues::
- argues that NSW Civil And Administrative Tribunal’s powers in relation to the making, review, and revocation of guardianship and financial management orders should be consistent, and in line with Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). In particular, the UNCRPD stipulates that the orders should apply for the shortest time possible; and
- supports an expanded Public Guardian or a new Office of the Public Advocate being resourced to carry out advocacy and investigative functions. However, the DNF argues strongly that advocacy functions need to compliment those of community based advocacy, and that the continued funding of community based advocacy in NSW is a higher priority than resourcing the Public Guardian or Public Advocate to undertake advocacy functions.