3.5 Terminology This report is about enduring powers of attorney that cover financial decisions. The Commission acknowledges that various terms are used across Australia. For clarity, this report will use: l l l 16 Financial enduring power of attorney or FEPOA – An enduring power of attorney that covers financial decisions. Also known as Advance Personal Plan in the Northern Territory. Principal – Person who appoints someone else to make decisions on their behalf. Also known as a donor in some states and territories. Appointed decision-maker – Person appointed to make decisions on the principal’s behalf. Also known as an attorney, donee or decision-maker in some states and territories. Empowering futures: A national survey on the understanding and use of financial enduring powers of attorney