BZC [2019] NSWCATGD 14

BZC [2019] NSWCATGD 14

BZC's persistent delusions and cognitive impairment prevent him from making necessary decisions regarding his visa and travel. The Tribunal is satisfied a guardianship order is appropriate to facilitate required decisions about international travel, immigration matters, and related welfare issues, and that CZC is suitable to be appointed as guardian in accordance with statutory requirements.

Parties
The Person: BZC; Applicant: SZW; Carer/appointed Guardian: CZC; Public Guardian: Public Guardian; Separate Representative for BZC: LZW
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 August 2019
Procedural Posture
Guardianship Application / Final Determination and Orders
Outcome
guardianship order made; CZC appointed as guardian for six months
Legal Topics
Guardianship Order, Disability and Decision Making Capacity, International Travel and Visa Arrangements, Appointment of Private Guardian
Guardianship Mental Health Guardianship Order Disability and Decision Making Capacity International Travel and Visa Arrangements Appointment of Private Guardian

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Parties

BZC

The Person

SZW

Applicant

CZC

Carer/appointed Guardian

Public Guardian

Public Guardian

LZW

Separate Representative for BZC

Procedural Posture

Guardianship Application / Final Determination and Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether BZC is a person for whom a guardianship order should be made due to disability
  2. 2 Whether a guardianship order should be made and its form
  3. 3 Appropriate person to be appointed as guardian

Ratio Decidendi

BZC's persistent delusions and cognitive impairment prevent him from making necessary decisions regarding his visa and travel. The Tribunal is satisfied a guardianship order is appropriate to facilitate required decisions about international travel, immigration matters, and related welfare issues, and that CZC is suitable to be appointed as guardian in accordance with statutory requirements.

Court Disposition

guardianship order made; CZC appointed as guardian for six months

Orders

  • A guardianship order is made for BZC.
  • CZC is appointed as guardian.