Out of the shadows, part two: Difficulties in identifying elder abuse
PART TWO: While some forms of elder abuse are easier to identify, it can often be difficult to ascertain when abuse has occurred.
By Wendy Yang - 11 min read
Death benefit dilemmas: trustee discretion and AFCA’s approach to law and fact
Recent cases demonstrating how AFCA re‑weighs evidence, wishes and dependency with less formal fact-finding processes.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
‘Hidden and misunderstood’: national plan to tackle elder abuse
The Federal government launches a 10-year plan to prevent, respond to and eliminate the abuse of older people in Australia.
By Karl Hoerr - 2 min read
Death benefit dilemmas: formal and essential validity and effectiveness
A review of recent AFCA decisions clarifying how trustees test nominations, identify dependants and exercise discretion when no effective nomination exists.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
How lawyers can help draw attention to elder abuse ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Lawyers play a pivotal role in identifying elder abuse and advising on possible remedies. There are other ways lawyers can raise awareness of elder abuse.
By Wendy Yang - 6 min read
‘I felt seen’: more lawyers partnering with social workers and it’s changing lives
A growing number of law firms across Australia are integrating allied professionals like social workers and counsellors into their legal practice, according to new research.
By Jennifer Davidson - 6 min read
The practicalities of the new Aged Care Act
The Act represents a significant overhaul of Australia’s aged care system and introduces critical person-centred reforms.
By Arthur Koumoukelis and Ha Nguyen - 1 min read
Budget 2024 targets cost of living, health, aged care and tertiary students
LSJ outlines key budget facts.
By Cat Woods - 9 min read
The need for culturally appropriate wills for Indigenous Australians
Culturally appropriate wills and how they can be tailored to meet the unique needs of Indigenous clients.
By Professor Prue Vines - 2 min read
Can greedy relatives exploit elder abuse safeguards?
Safeguards to prevent elder abuse oten assist disgruntled relatives in court battles over inheritances, a new study suggests.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
The case that changed me – Wayne Cahill
Wayne Cahill is a senior consultant at Ashurst and heads the firm’s national health and aged care practice. He has appeared on the Australian Best…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read