Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

PUBLIC ADVOCATE ACT 2005 (NO. 47 OF 2005 ) - SECT 11

    (1)     The public advocate may—

        (a)     listen to concerns from children and young people about the provision of services for the protection of children and young people; or

        (b)     investigate concerns raised under paragraph (a); or

        (c)     investigate complaints and allegations about—

              (i)     matters in relation to which the public advocate has a function; or

              (ii)     the actions of a guardian or manager or a person acting or purporting to act under an enduring power of attorney.

    (2)     The public advocate must refer systemic matters relating to people with a disability and children and young people to the human rights commission for consideration.

    (3)     The public advocate must report to the guardianship tribunal about a matter before the tribunal if asked by the tribunal.