Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2015 - SECT 154

Before making an electroconvulsive therapy order in relation to a person who is not subject to a mental health order, the ACAT must, as far as practicable, consult—

        (a)     if the person is under 18 years old—each person with parental responsibility for the person under the Children and Young People Act 2008

, division 1.3.2 (Parental responsibility); and

        (b)     if the person has a guardian under the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991

—the guardian; and

        (c)     if the person has an attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 2006

—the attorney; and

        (d)     if the person has a nominated person—the nominated person; and

        (e)     if a health attorney is involved in the treatment, care or support of the person—the health attorney.