Three priorities for elder abuse reform

Aged and disability Advocates Australia CEO Geoff Rowe, and Principal Solicitor Karen Williams, have recently given evidence at the Queensland Parliament's Inquiry into Elder Abuse.

Published: 28 September 2025
  • qld
  • 28 September 2025
  • Queensland Law Society

In partnership with The Public Advocate and Caxton Legal Centre, they have published this article in the Queensland Law Society Proctor which outlines the three priorities we see for elder abuse reform.

  1. The creation of a stand-alone adult safeguarding agency.

  2. The development of clear governance arrangements between that agency and existing legal, advocacy, and support services.

  3. The development of a robust Queensland plan to prevent and address the abuse of older Queenslanders.