ZBU [2016] NSWCATGD 11

ZBU [2016] NSWCATGD 11

The guardianship order was allowed to lapse because Mr ZBU had returned to Japan, was resident and domiciled there, had no current connection with NSW, and the objective of the guardianship order had been achieved. The financial management order was revoked because Mr ZBU had no assets or income in NSW and the continued appointment of a financial manager was of no benefit to him.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 January 2016
Procedural Posture
Statutory Review of Guardianship Order and Review of Financial Management Order / Review
Outcome
Guardianship order lapsed. Financial management order revoked.
Legal Topics
['review of Guardianship Order' 'review of Financial Management Order' 'lapse of Guardianship Order' 'revocation of Financial Management Order' 'connection With Nsw' 'best Interests']
['guardianship' 'financial Management'] ['review of Guardianship Order' 'review of Financial Management Order' 'lapse of Guardianship Order' 'revocation of Financial Management Order' 'connection With Nsw' 'best Interests']

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Procedural Posture

Statutory Review of Guardianship Order and Review of Financial Management Order / Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the guardianship order concerning Mr ZBU should be renewed or allowed to lapse.' 'Whether the financial management order concerning Mr ZBU should continue or be revoked.']

Ratio Decidendi

The guardianship order was allowed to lapse because Mr ZBU had returned to Japan, was resident and domiciled there, had no current connection with NSW, and the objective of the guardianship order had been achieved. The financial management order was revoked because Mr ZBU had no assets or income in NSW and the continued appointment of a financial manager was of no benefit to him.

Court Disposition

Guardianship order lapsed. Financial management order revoked.

Orders

  • ['The Tribunal reviewed the previous guardianship order concerning Mr ZBU made on 22 July 2015 and decided the order should lapse.' 'The Tribunal revoked the financial management order it made on 22 July 2015 in relation to Mr ZBU.']