The states and territories have power over administration, guardianship and powers of attorney. This means each state and territory has its own legislation covering these areas. Generally these laws operate in similar ways.

Interstate offices and tribunals

Administration and guardianship orders, and powers or attorney made in one state or territory, are usually recognised by other states or territories, but it’s important to check with the relevant offices.

• Guardianship and Management of Property Tribunal - ACT
• Community Advocate - ACT Public Trustee - ACT
• Guardianship Tribunal - NSW
• Office of the Public Guardian - NSW
• Protective Commissioner - NSW
• Guardianship and Administration Tribunal - Queensland
• Adult Guardian - Queensland
• Public Trustee of Queensland
• Guardianship Board of SA
• Public Advocate - SA
• Public Trustee - SA
• Guardianship and Administration Board - TAS
• Office of the Public Guardian - TAS
• Public Trustee - TAS
• Australian Guardianship and Administration Committee

Related Victorian bodies

• State Trustees Limited
• Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal