The Tasmanian government appears to be introducing sensible reforms that will enable further accountability into the system of care for those under state financial and guardianship orders. After a series of harrowing reports concerning the actions of the Public Guardian, these reforms are a welcome change.
The proposed reforms seek to give greater weight to the wishes of the protected person as to who is appointed as their guardian or financial manager and removes current prohibitions on close family members acting as the guardian of a protected person.
Further, the Attorney General of Tasmania is currently investigating reforms that would allow those under guardianship orders to be publicly identified in the media, thus allowing them to share their stories and keep a culture of accountability for the Public guardian maintained.
It is of vital importance to ensure that you and your family are protected from ever being in a situation where a loved one cannot speak out against the treatment they are receiving. Contact the experience team at The Law Office of Conrad Curry to ensure your needs are met.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-02/guardianship-order-changes-considered-in-tasmania/101728106
