❓ Ms. Radisich raises concerns about the lack of a mandatory asset register for individuals under guardianship/administration in WA. The Minister responds that existing procedures provide sufficient accountability but is open to reviewing specific concerns.
AnsweredQoN 2909Legislative Assembly
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(1) I refer to the Guardianship and Administration Board and ask will the Minister explain why the procedure currently in place in relation to a person’s property, after the appointment of a guardian or administrator, is that there is no requirement for an assets register of belongings to be undertaken by either the family, the Guardianship and Administration Board or an independent person, and signed off by one or more parties?
(2) Given this current policy, will the Minister review this policy, in order to avoid the case where prized family possessions could be removed from the family, and implement appropriate accountability measures?
(2) Given this current policy, will the Minister review this policy, in order to avoid the case where prized family possessions could be removed from the family, and implement appropriate accountability measures?
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Answered
24 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Justice
Response time
21 days
Estate Information Form (Form A) must be completed and signed by administrators, unless exempted, within one month of appointment. This requires a breakdown of income, liabilities and a full list of assets including furniture and personal effects. Thereafter, an annual sworn statement of income and expenditure and summary of all assets and liabilities must be submitted. These are examined by the Board and if there are any concerns, the order may be reviewed and a new administrator appointed. Should any interested party have any concerns in relation to the performance of an appointed administrator, they may apply for a review of the order. (2) I am happy to look into any of the Member’s concerns. However, I am advised these requirements provide sufficient accountability where an administrator is appointed. It is the obligation of the administrator to act to protect the estate of the person.
Should any interested party have any concerns in relation to the performance of an appointed administrator, they may apply for a review of the order. (2) I am happy to look into any of the Member’s concerns. However, I am advised these requirements provide sufficient accountability where an administrator is appointed. It is the obligation of the administrator to act to protect the estate of the person.
(2) I am happy to look into any of the Member’s concerns. However, I am advised these requirements provide sufficient accountability where an administrator is appointed. It is the obligation of the administrator to act to protect the estate of the person.
Should any interested party have any concerns in relation to the performance of an appointed administrator, they may apply for a review of the order. (2) I am happy to look into any of the Member’s concerns. However, I am advised these requirements provide sufficient accountability where an administrator is appointed. It is the obligation of the administrator to act to protect the estate of the person.
(2) I am happy to look into any of the Member’s concerns. However, I am advised these requirements provide sufficient accountability where an administrator is appointed. It is the obligation of the administrator to act to protect the estate of the person.
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