Meaning of Capcity

Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 (Qld) (Schedule 4)
Powers of Attorney Act 1998 (Qld) (Schedule 3)

Capacity, for a person for a matter, means the person is capable of:

  • understanding the nature and effect of decisions about the matter; and
  • freely and voluntarily making decisions about the matter; and
  • communicating the decisions in some way.