Agency:
Office of the Public Guardian
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Sep 1997
Description:
The Office of the Public Guardian promotes, speaks for, and protects the rights and interests of people with disabilities and acts as the guardian of people with disabilities when appointed by the Guardianship and Administration Board.;;;;Part 3 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 establishes the Office and gives the Public Guardian her/his powers and functions.;;;;
Information Sources:
Office of the Public Guardian website
Legislation Creating:
Guardianship and Administration Act 1995
Functions Performed:
Justice and legal administration
Controlling Agencies:
| Guardianship and Administration Board (TA1668) | 01 Sep 1997 |
Previous Agencies:
| Guardianship Board (TA10) | 01 Jan 1963 | 01 Sep 1997 |