The Public Advocate’s legislative authority is contained in the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990. The Act was proclaimed to come into full operation on 20 October 1992. The Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical amended the Treatment) Act 2008 Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 on 15 February 2010. Related legislation Other legislation relating to the circumstances and needs of people with a decision-making disability include: Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 Carers Recognition Act 2004 Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004 Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Act 2002 Criminal Investigation Act 2006 Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996 Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act 2006 Declared Places (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 2015 Disability Services Act 1993 Health Act 1911 Magistrates (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 Mental Health Act 2014 Prisons Act 1981 Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010 Public Trustee Act 1941 Supreme Court Act 1935 The Public Advocate also complies with legislation that relates to the management and accountability requirements of Government, including: Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 Electoral Act 1907 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Financial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Public Sector Management Act 1994 State Records Act 2000 Supply Commission Act 1991 Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 APPENDICES Appendix 2 Publications All Public Advocate publications are available online at www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au Annual reports Information sheets
The Public Advocate’s legislative authority is contained in the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990. The Act was proclaimed to come into full operation on 20 October 1992. The Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Act 2008 amended the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 on 15 February 2010. Related legislation Other legislation relating to the circumstances and needs of people with a decision-making disability include: Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 Carers Recognition Act 2004 Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004 Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Act 2002 Criminal Investigation Act 2006 Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996 Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act 2006 Declared Places (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 2015 Disability Services Act 1993 Health Act 1911 Magistrates (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 Mental Health Act 2014 Prisons Act 1981 Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010 Public Trustee Act 1941 Supreme Court Act 1935 The Public Advocate also complies with legislation that relates to the management and accountability requirements of Government, including: Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 Electoral Act 1907 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Financial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Public Sector Management Act 1994 State Records Act 2000 Supply Commission Act 1991 Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 APPENDICES Appendix 2 Publications All Public Advocate publications are available online at www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au Annual reports Information sheets
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