GG

The matter before the Court involved an application for a guardianship and administration order in relation to a person, referred to as GG, who has autism and an intellectual disability, along with challenging behaviours. The application was brought by one of GG's parents, who sought to address the conflict between GG's mother and service providers regarding financial and other matters. The dispute also involved GG's removal from supported accommodation and the lack of services in place, which led to potential risks to GG's health and safety due to the challenging behaviours. The court was tasked with determining whether the application should be granted and if so, who should be appointed as the administrator.

The legal issues that the court needed to resolve included whether GG required a guardianship and administration order, whether the order was necessary to address the conflict between GG's mother and service providers, and if there were any less restrictive means available to achieve the desired outcome. Additionally, the court had to consider whether GG's parents were suitable for appointment as the administrator due to the ongoing conflict between them.

In determining the application, the court found that GG did require a guardianship and administration order to address the issues at hand. The court acknowledged the conflict between GG's mother and service providers, the removal from supported accommodation, and the lack of services in place, which presented potential risks to GG's health and safety. The court also noted that GG's challenging behaviours necessitated the need for an administrator and certainty about the management of GG's finances. Furthermore, the court found that there were no less restrictive means available to achieve the desired outcome and that GG's parents were not suitable for appointment as the administrator due to their ongoing conflict.

Ultimately, the court granted the application and appointed an independent administrator to oversee GG's affairs. The court's decision provided GG with the necessary support and protection to manage their health, safety, and financial matters, while also addressing the conflict between GG's mother and service providers.