POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 2006 - SECT 11 Meaning of personal care matter

POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 2006 - SECT 11

In this Act:

"personal care matter", for a principal, means a matter, other than a health care matter, special personal matter, special health care matter or medical research matter relating to the principal's personal care, including the principal's welfare.

Examples of personal care matters a power of attorney may deal with

1     where the principal lives

2     who the principal lives with

3     whether the principal works and, if the principal works, where and how the principal works

4     what education or training the principal gets

5     whether the principal applies for a licence or permit

6     the principal's daily dress and diet

7     whether to consent to a forensic examination of the principal

8     whether the principal will go on holiday and where

9     legal matters relating to the principal's personal care

Note     Special personal matter —see s 36. Special health care matter —see  s 37.