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Time to strengthen the rights of older people

16/06/2021

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Law Council of Australia remains committed to strengthening the rights of older people.

President of the Law Council, Dr Jacoba Brasch QC issued a Media Release yesterday saying, that given Australia’s changing demographics, it is essential to ensure that Australia’s laws are fit for purpose to protect the human rights of older persons in practice.

Click here for a full copy of the Media Release.

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Our office is on the traditional lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Many staff are also working from home and we acknowledge each of the First Nations Peoples on whose lands we work and pay deep respects to their elders past, present and future.

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