New Guide to the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Guide to the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic). This publication is intended to help VCAT members understand the changes to the law relating to guardianship and administration, ahead of the Act’s commencement on 1 March 2020. The Guide may also assist practitioners navigate the changes. The Guide explains the operation of the Act and incorporates relevant principles and discussion, including coverage of:

• The principles that VCAT members and decision-makers must consider in their roles, including both general principles and decision-making principles
• The Act’s new approach to capacity that harmonises with capacity definitions in similar Victorian legislation
• Notice requirements for hearing and the new tests for granting orders
• The new supportive guardians and supportive administrators regime
• The new compensation process and offences by decision-makers