ACT Magistrates Court and Tribunals  

Guardianship & Management of Property Tribunal
Australian Capital Territory

Resource Page
published by authority of the Registrar of the Tribunal

'The ACT Civil and Adminstrative Tribunal (ACAT) commenced operation on 2 February 2009. Please visit their website http://www.acat.act.gov.au for new applications/forms.'

Function of the Tribunal

The role of the Guardianship and Management of Property Tribunal is to provide legal authority in the form of guardianship and management orders, to family members or friends of adult persons who have impaired decision making ability so that the person’s affairs, personal or financial, may be conducted appropriately. The Tribunal is governed by the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991.

 

Contact Details

Ph: (02) 6207 1740

Fax: (02) 6205 4855

Email: tribunals@act.gov.au

Street address: Magistrates Court, 4 Knowles Place, Canberra ACT 2601.

Postal address: GPO Box 370 CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

Tribunal Information

The following information is presented as a guide only and should not be used as a substitute to professional legal advice.

Guardianship and Management of Property Tribunal – Summary Brochure
‘Directions for Managers’ – Information Sheet
‘Directions for Guardians’ – Information Sheet
‘How does the Process Work’ – Information Sheet

Fees and Charges

There are no fees for lodging an application in the Guardianship and Mangement of Property Tribunal.

Legislation, Code and Decisions

Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991

Reported decisions can be found at - AustLII
 
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This page was last updated on 4 February 2009.
Email: Tribunals@act.gov.au