Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) This section applies in relation to the hearing by the ACAT of a matter under this Act.
(2) Notice of the hearing must, as far as practicable, be given to—
(a) the person the subject of the hearing; and
(b) the person's domestic partner, parents, brothers and sisters; and
(c) each child of the person; and
(d) if the person has a carer who would not otherwise be given notice of the hearing under this section—the carer; and
(e) if the person has a guardian—the guardian; and
(f) if there is a manager of the person's property—the manager; and
(g) if an application is made under section 8AA (Manager for missing person's property)—the applicant; and
(h) the public advocate; and
(i) if the matter relates to property—the public trustee; and
(j) if the matter relates to an enduring power of attorney—each attorney under the power of attorney.
Example—people who must be given notice of hearing
Mr B has dementia and requires constant care. Mr B's brother (and guardian), his niece and a close family friend share his care. Each person must be given notice of a hearing in relation to a matter affecting Mr B.
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).
(3) Subsection (2) does not limit the people to whom notice of the hearing may be given.