Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 2006 (NO. 50 OF 2006) - SECT 81

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a principal had impaired decision-making capacity when the principal made a power of attorney; and

        (b)     an attorney acted, or purported to act, under the power of attorney.

    (2)     The principal may apply to the Supreme Court for an order confirming that the attorney had power under the power of attorney to do the act.

    (3)     The Supreme Court may make an order confirming (whether completely or in part) that the attorney had power to do the act if satisfied that—

        (a)     the principal affirmed the power of attorney before or during the proceeding on the application; and

        (b)     the principal had decision-making capacity when affirming the power of attorney.