Terms of Reference

Protecting the Rights of Older Australians from Abuse

I, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-General of Australia, having regard to:

REFER to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) for inquiry and report, pursuant to subsection 20(1) of the Australian Law Reform Commission Act 1996 (Cth), the consideration of:

Scope of the reference

In undertaking this reference, the ALRC should identify and model best-practice legal frameworks. The ALRC should also have regard to other inquiries and reviews that it considers relevant, including:

In conducting this inquiry, the ALRC should specifically consider best practice laws, as well as legal frameworks including, but not limited to, the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the Aged Care framework, which:

Collaboration and consultation

In undertaking this reference, the ALRC should identify and consult relevant stakeholders, including Commonwealth departments and agencies, state and territory governments, key non-government stakeholders, including advocacy and policy organisations and service providers, the Age Discrimination Commissioner and the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.

Timeframe

The ALRC should provide its report to the Attorney-General by May 2017.