Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(1) A principal may state in a power of attorney when, and how, power under the power of attorney is exercisable.
Examples of when power may be exercisable
1 if I am outside Australia for more than 1 month
2 if the property at 13 Mae West Drive is sold
3 starting on 14 February 2007
4 if I do not have capacity to make a decision that needs to be made about my treatment, care or support for a mental illness
(2) However, if the power of attorney does not state when the power is exercisable, the power can be exercised once the power of attorney is made.