Under s 28 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1993 (SA), SACAT can direct the Public Advocate to investigate and prepare a written report on the affairs of a person
- who is the subject of an application before the Tribunal, or
- who has had an advance care directive revoked by the Tribunal under the Advance Care Directives Act 2013 (SA).
A report prepared under s 28 will usually include the wishes and preferences of the person with a mental incapacity. The report can help ensure SACAT has all of the information it needs to make the most appropriate decision, and is particularly useful in complex or difficult cases.
Investigations : Last Revised: Tue Apr 15th 2025
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