ZXO v Public Guardian [2022] NSWCATAP 260

ZXO v Public Guardian [2022] NSWCATAP 260

The Tribunal considered the mandatory factors and principles in s 14 and s 17 of the Guardianship Act, found insufficient evidence of the Subject Person's views, found the appellant's evidence and approach could not assure impartial and open decision-making as required, and gave adequate reasons. The findings were open on the material before the Tribunal and no error of law or adequate ground for leave to appeal was made out.

Parties
Appellant: ZXO; First Respondent: Public Guardian; Second Respondent: ZXP
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Guardianship Appeal / Appeal From Review Decision of Guardianship Division, NCAT
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal is refused.
Legal Topics
Appointment of Guardian, Obligations Under Guardianship Act S 14(2), Functions of Guardian, Medical Treatment Consent, End of Life Decisions, Adequacy of Reasons
Guardianship Administrative Law Appointment of Guardian Obligations Under Guardianship Act S 14(2) Functions of Guardian Medical Treatment Consent End of Life Decisions Adequacy of Reasons

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Parties

ZXO

Appellant

Public Guardian

First Respondent

ZXP

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Guardianship Appeal / Appeal From Review Decision of Guardianship Division, NCAT

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Tribunal failed to consider mandatory considerations under s 14(2) Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW)
  2. 2 Whether Tribunal failed to have regard to views of the Subject Person and appellant
  3. 3 Whether Tribunal erred in finding the spouse was not able to act as guardian under s 17(1)(c)

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal considered the mandatory factors and principles in s 14 and s 17 of the Guardianship Act, found insufficient evidence of the Subject Person's views, found the appellant's evidence and approach could not assure impartial and open decision-making as required, and gave adequate reasons. The findings were open on the material before the Tribunal and no error of law or adequate ground for leave to appeal was made out.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal is refused.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal is refused.
  • Appeal dismissed.