‘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.
Avoiding elder financial abuse: safeguards solicitors should have in place
The Law Reform Commission’s report, Elder Abuse – A National Response, recommends safeguards to minimise risk of abuse in cases of ‘enduring appointments’. By DARRYL…
Transactions involving enduring powers of attorney
Solicitors play an important role in safeguarding against elder abuse. By JEN MCMILLAN.
Elder abuse: time for a national legal response
The issue of elder abuse in the context of pressure to make or change wills was one of the many topics considered by the ALRC…
Wills and estates: August 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
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…
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…
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: July 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
Wills and estates: June 2016
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: April 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
Wills and estates: November 2015
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.