Keywords:
1. History, Current Law and Change -- 2. History and Current Law and Practice -- 3. A Changing Environment -- 4. Structure of New Laws -- 5. Principles of Laws -- 6. Clear and Accessible Laws -- 7. Supported Decision Making -- 8. Personal Appointments -- 9. Documenting Wishes about Your Future -- 10. VCAT Appointments and Who They are For -- 11. Age -- 12. The Distinction between Guardianship and Administration -- 13. Powers of Guardians and Administrators -- 14. Automatic Appointments?the Person Responsible -- 15. Informal Assistance?Admission into Care -- 16. Medical Treatment -- 17. Responsibilities -- 18. Confidentiality -- 19. Accountability and Review of Substitute Decision Making -- 20. The Public Advocate -- 21. VCAT -- 22. Disability Act 2006 (Vic) -- 23. Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic) -- 24. Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic)