Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

GUARDIANSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY ACT 1991 - SECT 6

In this Act:

"carer"—a person is a carer of someone else (the "dependant") if—

        (a)     the dependant is dependent on the person for ongoing care and assistance; and

        (b)     the person cares for the dependant otherwise than because of—

              (i)     a commercial arrangement; or

              (ii)     an arrangement that is substantially commercial.

Example of a carer

Ms S suffers from a severe brain injury because of a car accident and requires constant care. Her spouse, 2 children aged 18 and 11 and a family friend share her care and would each be a ‘carer'.

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).