Caxton Legal Centre supports prohibition on paper billing fees
The Commonwealth Treasury is currently conducting a consultation about the issue of fees for paper bills and options to reduce consumer detriment. In our submission, Caxton Legal Centre strongly supports a prohibition on paper billing fees as we consider that the issue has particular ramifications for Caxton’s clients. Read Caxton Legal Centre’s full submission to the Commonwealth […]
I am so thankful to have my freedom again
Barbara* was incorrectly diagnosed with dementia and housed in a locked ward of a private aged care facility. Barbara’s enduring power of attorney was being misused by her daughter Sharon, who refused to help her find alternative accommodation and who withdrew a significant amount of money from Barbara’s bank account. Barbara experienced despair as a […]
Caxton helps Beth live her final months in peace
Beth* was already dying when Caxton’s Family and Elder Law Team (FELT) encountered her as a client. Caxton’s involvement allowed Beth to live her final months free from the violence and controlling behaviour that had dominated the last five years of her life. Beth was a 65-year-old woman who was referred to FELT, following concerns that […]
Call for national commitment to stamp out elder abuse
The National Association of Community Legal Centre’s National Older Persons Legal Services Network recently submitted a response to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s inquiry into elder abuse. The submission discussed the need for the establishment of a national entity designed to stamp out elder abuse, stating:
Reports highlight spike in need for elder abuse services
Community Legal Centres Queensland has released figures showing a 19% increase in reported cases of people aged over 65 seeking legal support for a range of reasons including financial abuse, psychological abuse, neglect and physical abuse.
Submission to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Review
Introduction This submission is informed by the experience of our lawyers and social workers who have worked in domestic violence matters on behalf of both victims and perpetrators, including in the area of elder abuse.[1] We would be happy to expand upon the ideas ventilated in this submission should that be considered desirable. 1. Is the […]