EBQ [2015] NSWCATGD 22

EBQ [2015] NSWCATGD 22

The Tribunal adjourned the proceedings to ensure that Mrs LDQ, an affected party, had a reasonable opportunity to respond to evidence and arguments regarding her removal as joint guardian, consistent with procedural fairness and the interests of the person under guardianship.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Guardianship Review / Adjournment Before Final Determination
Outcome
Adjourned
Legal Topics
['adjournment' 'procedural Fairness' 'disability' 'appointment of Guardian']
['guardianship'] ['adjournment' 'procedural Fairness' 'disability' 'appointment of Guardian']

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Procedural Posture

Guardianship Review / Adjournment Before Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether Ms EBQ remains a person for whom a guardianship order should be made due to disability' 'Whether the guardianship order should be renewed and in what form' 'Who should be appointed guardian' 'Whether procedural fairness requires adjournment for absent party']

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal adjourned the proceedings to ensure that Mrs LDQ, an affected party, had a reasonable opportunity to respond to evidence and arguments regarding her removal as joint guardian, consistent with procedural fairness and the interests of the person under guardianship.

Court Disposition

Adjourned

Orders

  • ['Review of guardianship order for Ms EBQ adjourned for approximately two months to a date to be fixed by the Registrar.']