7. (1) If, on application, the Tribunal is satisfied that—
(a) a person who resides in the Territory is unable, because of a physical, mental, psychological or intellectual condition—
(i) to make reasonable judgments about matters relating to his or her health or welfare; or
(ii) to do anything necessary for his or her health or welfare; and
(b) as a result, the person's health or welfare is, or is likely to be, substantially at risk;
the Tribunal may, by order, appoint a guardian for the person, with such powers as are necessary to ensure that the person's health or welfare are adequately protected.
(2) The powers that may be conferred on a person's guardian include the following powers:
(a) to decide where and with whom the person is to live;
(b) to decide what education or training the person is to receive;
(c) to decide whether the person is to be allowed to work;
(d) if the person is to be allowed to work—to decide the nature of the work, the place of employment and the employer;
(e) to give for the person a consent required for a medical procedure or other treatment (other than a prescribed medical procedure);
(f) to institute or maintain legal proceedings for or in the name of the person.
(3) The powers that may be conferred on a person's guardian do not include the power to chastise the person or the power to do any of the following things for the person:
(a) vote in an election;
(b) make a will or other testamentary instrument;
(c) consent to the adoption of a child;
(d) give a consent in relation to a marriage;
(e) give for the person a consent required for a prescribed medical procedure.
(4) A guardianship order may be made for a person below the age of 18 years, but it does not take effect until the person attains that age.