Form 12 - Application process

1. Consider whether you should contact the Public Guardian

Before making an application to QCAT, please consider whether the Office of the Public Guardian is the more appropriate avenue for achieving the outcome you seek.  The Office of the Public Guardian is an independent statutory office with a range of functions and powers in relation to an Adult with impaired capacity.

The Public Guardian may investigate complaints and allegations about the actions of an attorney, guardian or administrator or another person acting or purporting to act under a power of attorney, advance health directive or order of the QCAT.

The Public Guardian has the power to suspend the operation of all or some of an attorney’s power for an adult if the Public Guardian suspects, on reasonable grounds, that the attorney is not competent.

More information about the Public Guardian’s investigations process, how to report abuse and the other functions and powers of the Public Guardian can be found on the Public Guardian's website.

2. What you need to know

You only need to complete this form if you are applying to QCAT for an order concerning the validity of an enduring document.  An enduring document is an enduring power of attorney or an advance health directive.

You must: attach copies of all known current and former enduring documents (e.g. enduring power of attorney or advance health directive) or provide details of where the Tribunal can obtain them.

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3. Complete and lodge this form: