Questions 5. A formal supported decision-making framework for NSW? Question 5.1: Formal supported decision-making (1) Should NSW have a formal supported decision-making model? (2) If there were to be a formal supported decision-making model, how can we ensure there was an appropriate balance between formal and informal arrangements? (3) If there were not to be a formal supported decision-making model, are there any ways we could better recognise or promote informal supported decision-making arrangements in NSW law? Question 5.2: Key features of a formal supported decision-making model (1) Should NSW have formal supporters? (2) If so, should NSW permit personal or tribunal appointments, or both? (3) Should NSW have formal co-decision-makers? (4) If so, should NSW permit personal or tribunal appointments, or both? (5) What arrangements should be made for the registration of appointments? Question 5.3: Retaining substitute decision-making as an option (1) If a formal supported decision-making framework was adopted, should substitute decision-making still be available as an option? (2) If so, in what situations should substitute decision-making be available? (3) Should the legislation specify what factors the court or tribunal should consider before appointing a substitute decision-maker and, if so, what should those factors be? Question 5.4: Other issues Are there any other issues about alternative decision-making models you would like to raise? 6. Supporters and co-decision-makers Question 6.1: When supporters and co-decision-makers can be appointed (1) What requirements should be met before a person needing support can appoint a supporter or co-decision-maker? (2) What requirements should be met before a court or tribunal can appoint a supporter or co-decision-maker? Question 6.2: Eligibility criteria for supporters and co-decision-makers What, if any, eligibility criteria should potential supporters and be required to meet? Question 6.3: Characteristics that should exclude potential appointees
Questions 5. A formal supported decision-making framework for NSW? Question 5.1: Formal supported decision-making (1) Should NSW have a formal supported decision-making model? (2) If there were to be a formal supported decision-making model, how can we ensure there was an appropriate balance between formal and informal arrangements? (3) If there were not to be a formal supported decision-making model, are there any ways we could better recognise or promote informal supported decision-making arrangements in NSW law? Question 5.2: Key features of a formal supported decision-making model (1) Should NSW have formal supporters? (2) If so, should NSW permit personal or tribunal appointments, or both? (3) Should NSW have formal co-decision-makers? (4) If so, should NSW permit personal or tribunal appointments, or both? (5) What arrangements should be made for the registration of appointments? Question 5.3: Retaining substitute decision-making as an option (1) If a formal supported decision-making framework was adopted, should substitute decision-making still be available as an option? (2) If so, in what situations should substitute decision-making be available? (3) Should the legislation specify what factors the court or tribunal should consider before appointing a substitute decision-maker and, if so, what should those factors be? Question 5.4: Other issues Are there any other issues about alternative decision-making models you would like to raise? 6. Supporters and co-decision-makers Question 6.1: When supporters and co-decision-makers can be appointed (1) What requirements should be met before a person needing support can appoint a supporter or co-decision-maker? (2) What requirements should be met before a court or tribunal can appoint a supporter or co-decision-maker? Question 6.2: Eligibility criteria for supporters and co-decision-makers What, if any, eligibility criteria should potential supporters and be required to meet? Question 6.3: Characteristics that should exclude potential appointees
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