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Calls for NT government to implement specific elder abuse laws

A 75-year-old Darwin grandmother says she's endured years of abuse from a family member who often comes to her home demanding money.

Published: 15 August 2025
  • nt
  • 15 August 2025
  • MSN

Despite Australia's rapidly ageing population, the Northern Territory has no specific elder abuse laws or specialist legal service.

Advocates say that leaves some older people suffering in silence.

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