31.05.2016
Elder Abuse – information in other languages
The ALRC is keen to hear perspectives on elder abuse from culturally diverse and non-English speaking backgrounds. The documents on this page contain a short description of the ALRC Elder Abuse Inquiry in 20 community languages.Information about how to make a submission and about the ALRC’s Law Reform Process are also available in other languages.LanguageDocument: Elder …
Read more07.04.2016
Elder Abuse Inquiry | enews | Issue 1
Welcome to the InquiryThe ALRC has received Terms of Reference for an Inquiry into Elder Abuse. The Attorney-General announced the new Inquiry at the National Elder Abuse Conference in Melbourne on 23 February 2016.See Terms of ReferenceSee A-G’s Media ReleaseSee A-G’s speech to the National Elder Abuse Conference 2016The Inquiry will build on the ALRC’s work concerning respect …
Read more14.03.2016
Timetable
This timetable may change. For updates, subscribe to the inquiry enews.Terms of Reference received: 23 February 2016Research and consultation: March, April, May 2016Release of Issues Paper: 15 June 2016Closing date for submissions to the Issues Paper: 18 August 2016Consultations: September–October 2016Release of Discussion Paper: 12 December 2016Closing date for submissions to the Discussion Paper: 27 February 2017Final Report …
Read more24.02.2016
New Inquiry announced – Elder abuse
The Attorney-General, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC has announced a new Inquiry for the ALRC on Protecting the Rights of Older Australians from Abuse.The Attorney described elder abuse as ‘a symptom of attitudes which fail to respect and recognise the rights of older Australians to make decisions, to live self‑determined lives, to live with …
Read more23.02.2016
Terms of Reference
Protecting the Rights of Older Australians from AbuseI, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-General of Australia, having regard to: the principle that all Australians have rights, which do not diminish with age, to live dignified, self determined lives, free from exploitation, violence and abusethe principle that laws and legal frameworks should provide appropriate protections and safeguards …
Read more23.02.2016
Elder abuse
The Attorney-General, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC announced an Inquiry for the ALRC on ‘Protecting the Rights of Older Australians from Abuse’ on 24 February 2016.The ALRC released an Issues Paper on 15 June 2016 and called for submissions from the public. Submissions closed on 18 August 2016.The ALRC released a Discussion Paper in December 2016 with proposals for …
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