1. What you need to know
QCAT has jurisdiction to appoint or review the appointment of an administrator and/or guardian and to review or make orders about restrictive practices under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000.
A review of an appointment of a guardian and/or an administrator will be conducted by the Tribunal at the end of the period of the appointment as ordered by the Tribunal except in cases where:
- new and relevant information has become available since the hearing; or
- a relevant change in circumstances has occurred since the hearing; or
- relevant information that was not presented to the Tribunal at the hearing has become available.
And, in accordance with s31 Guardianship and Administration Act 2000:
- the current appointee is no longer competent; or
- another person is more appropriate for appointment.
2. Complete and lodge this form:
To apply you must complete and lodge:
Form 10 - Application for administration/guardianship appointment or review - Guardianship and Administration Act 2000
The purpose of this form is to ask the tribunal to appoint a guardian, and/or administrator, and/or ask for approval for containment / seclusion / other restrictive practices, and/or ask for a review of the appointment of a guardian and/or administrator.
Health professional report – Guardianship and Administration Act 2000
Form to be completed by medical and related health professionals to provide expert opinion about an Adult’s capacity to make decisions.
3. How to lodge your application
| enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au | |
| In person | Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal or at any local Magistrates Court |
| Mail to | Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal |
4. What happens next?
Find out what happens after you apply.