Death benefit nominations & substitute decision makers: ALRC Elder Abuse Report

In the Elder Abuse Report, the Australian Law Reform Commission recommended review of the authority of those holding enduring powers of attorney.Snapshot A significant proportion…

Elder abuse: a national legal response

The Australian Law Reform Commission’s Report, Elder Abuse – A National Legal Response, included 43 recommendations for law reform which aim to achieve a nationally…

The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: May 2017

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.Key developments Submission to inquiry into Centrelink’s…

The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: April 2017

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.Key developments Consultation on proposed reforms to…

ALRC wants your views in Elder Abuse Inquiry

A Law Refom Commission Discussion Paper includes 43 proposals to prevent, identify and respond to elder abuse. Submissions close on 27 February 2017. By MARIE-CLAIRE…