"authorised guardian" , for an adult with an intellectual or cognitive
disability in relation to a restrictive practice, means a guardian for the
adult—
(b) who is authorised under
that Act, in accordance with the terms of the guardian’s appointment, to
make decisions about the use of the restrictive practice in relation to the
adult.
"commencement" means the commencement of this division.
"compliance period" means—
(a) if the restrictive practice used is
containment or seclusion or restricting access—6 months from the day the
relevant service provider first uses the restrictive practice in relation to
the adult on or after the commencement; or
(b) if the restrictive practice
used is chemical, mechanical or physical restraint—9 months from the day the
relevant service provider first uses the restrictive practice in relation to
the adult on or after the commencement.
"previous service provider" means—
(a) the State, to the extent the State
provided disability services for adults with an intellectual or cognitive
disability before the commencement; or
(b) a person other than the State who
provided disability services funded by the State for adults with an
intellectual or cognitive disability before the commencement.
"transitional period" means the period starting on the commencement and ending
33 months after the commencement.
(2) If the context permits, terms used in
this division that are defined for part 6 have the meanings given for part 6.
