Web resource:	https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/54691/elder-abuse_issues-paper.pdf
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Elder abuse : how well does the law in Queensland cope?
Authors:	Howard, Michelle Herd, Brian
Keywords:	Legal issues;Older people;Protection orders;Legislation analysis
Year:	2010
Publisher:	Office of the Public Advocate (Qld) and Queensland Law Society
Notes:	Overview:Elder abuse is now commonly recognised as both widespread and under-reported. This document concentrates specifically on the legal issues involved and writes from the viewpoint of the state of Queensland. It presents issues for discussion in this area and seeks to move forward options for reform offering examples from the US, UK, Canada and South Africa.
Contents:	1: Background and scope 2: ‘Elder’ persons 3: What is elder abuse? 4: Queensland law 5: The aged care complaints regime 6: Accessing legal assistance 7: Legal responses in international jurisdictions 8: Conclusions Appendix 1 – Stakeholder contributions Notes
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14520
Physical description:	44 p.
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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