Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

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 or special health care 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 1     Special personal matter —see s 36. Special health care matter —see s 37.

Note 2     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).