GJZ v Public Guardian, GPF and GPG [2024] NSWCATAD 315

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: GJZ v Public Guardian, GPF and GPG [2024] NSWCATAD 315 Hearing dates: 15 and 16 October 2024 Date of orders: 21 and 25 October 2024 Decision date: 25 October 2024 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: EA MacIntyre, Senior Member Decision: (1) The decision under review is affirmed. (2) Pursuant to ss 64(1)(a) and (c) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013, the publication or broadcast of the names of the Applicant, protected person, children of the protected person and nephew of the protected person is prohibited. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - reviewable decision - correct and preferable decision - Civil and Administrative Tribunal - review GUARDIANSHIP - Public Guardian - protected person - welfare and interests of protected person - freedom of decision - freedom of action - preserving family relationships - cultural and linguistic environment - neglect, abuse and exploitation – expert - medical evidence Legislation Cited: Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW) Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW) Cases Cited: P v NSW Trustee and Guardian [2015] NSWSC 579 WL v NSW Trustee and Guardian [2011] NSWADTAP 22 Texts Cited: Nil Category: Principal judgment Parties: GJZ (Applicant) Public Guardian (First Respondent) GPF (Second Respondent) GPG (Third Respondent) Representation: Counsel: A Kaylinger (Applicant) Solicitors: First Respondent: Crown Solicitor Second Respondent: (Self-Represented) Third Respondent: (Self-Represented) File Number(s): 2024/00220058 Publication restriction: Pursuant to ss 64(1)(a) and (c) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013, the publication or broadcast of the names of the Applicant, protected person, children of the protected person and nephew of the protected person is prohibited.