Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01222:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01222
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 5934–7130

5  Meaning of representative
 (1) In these principles, representative, of a care recipient, means:
 (a) a person nominated by the care recipient as a person to be told about matters affecting the care recipient; or
 (b) a person:
 (i) who nominates himself or herself as a person to be told about matters affecting a care recipient; and
 (ii) who the relevant approved provider is satisfied has a connection with the care recipient, and is concerned for the safety, health and wellbeing of the care recipient.
 (2) Without limiting subparagraph (1)(b)(ii), a person has a connection with a care recipient if:
 (a) the person is a partner, close relation or other relative of the care recipient; or
 (b) the person holds an enduring power of attorney given by the care recipient; or
 (c) the person has been appointed by a State or Territory guardianship board (however described) to deal with the care recipient's affairs; or
 (d) the person represents the care recipient in dealings with the approved provider.
Note: Nothing in this section is intended to affect the powers of a substitute decision‑maker appointed for a person under a law of a State or Territory.

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