Sometimes there can be an urgent need for an emergency order for a proposed represented person, usually to protect a person or their finances from harm.  If someone is seeking an order under Section 65 of the Act, there must be an immediate risk of harm to the person’s health, welfare, property or financial situation including because of a risk of abuse, exploitation, neglect of the person or self-neglect.

All emergency requests will be determined by an in-person hearing.

If you wish to request an emergency order you should complete the application form that relates to the type of order you are seeking (guardianship, administration or both). However, you must provide information about the immediate risk of harm to the person on the form under the heading “Do you believe the person is in immediate risk of harm?” if you are seeking an emergency order.

If you are making an application during normal business hours you may either fax to (03) 6173 0211 or email to guardianship@tascat.tas.gov.au.

If you are making an application outside of normal business hours please call the Public Guardian on (03) 6165 3444. Please note this service only applies to persons in Tasmania who are over 18 years of age.

The Order appoints the Public Guardian or the Public Trustee, as the case may be, and is effective for 28 days unless renewed for a similar period.

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