Choose someone to act on your behalf
If you join the Northern Territory (NT) Seniors Recognition Scheme, you can choose someone to act on your behalf.
Who you can choose
You can choose someone you trust such as a:
- family member
- partner
- friend
- professional, like a doctor or health care worker.
What they can do
By nominating someone, you are giving them consent to:
- ask about your eligibility
- ask about your concessions
- advise of any changes to your circumstances
- act on your behalf – for example, submit claims.
What they can't do
The nominated person can’t do any of the following:
- make changes to your information including your:
- address
- contact details
- personal banking details
- fill in forms on your behalf
- directly or indirectly benefit from having this authority eg. they can’t receive concessions or payments which you are entitled to.
Exceptions
A nominated person can only do the above if they have authority through any of the following:
- power of attorney
- court or tribunal
- guardianship
- administration order.
How to apply
To nominate someone, follow these steps:
Step 1. You and your nominee must fill in the authorising a person to enquire/act on your behalf form PDF (720.2 KB).
Step 2. Submit the form by email, by mail or in person.
By email
Email your application to ntconcessionsandrecognition@nt.gov.au
By mail
Submit your form to:
NT Concession Scheme
PO Box 37037
Winnellie NT 0821
In person
Submit your form at your nearest customer service centre.
Other ways to nominate someone
You can also nominate someone to act on your behalf under:
- a power of attorney
- an advance personal plan
- an adult guardianship order.
Change or cancel your arrangement
You can request to change or cancel the nomination at any time.
Contact the NT Concession and Recognition Unit on 1800 777 704 or visit your nearest customer service centre.
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