Older people are scared their "child will go to jail"

Caxton’s Legal Practice Director, Colette Bots, spoke with ABC Radio Brisbane following Caxton’s appearance at the Parliamentary Inquiry into Elder Abuse.

Published: 9 October 2025
  • qld
  • 9 October 2025
  • ABC Radio Brisbane

She says that an adult child going to jail is one of the concerns older people have about telling authorities they suspect elder abuse by their children or families.

Ms Bots' firm made 55 recommendations in their submission to the inquiry.

She says “ultimately older people have the right to be safe and respected, “

Listen to the full interview on ABC Brisbane Drive Program at the link below.