Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 - SECT 42E

Consent of Tribunal to special procedure

42E. Consent of Tribunal to special procedure

On hearing an application under this Division, the Tribunal may consent to the
carrying out of a special procedure only if it is satisfied that-

   (a)  the patient is incapable of giving consent; and

   (b)  the patient is not likely to be capable, within a reasonable time, of
        giving consent; and

   (c)  the special procedure would be in the patient's best interests.