Older Australians

1852. Hon Alison Xamon to the Leader of the House representing the Attorney General; Minister for Commerce:

I refer to recommendation 25 in the Government Response to I never thought it would happen to me: when trust is broken, Final report of the Select Committee into Elder Abuse, and I ask:

(a)  has a preferred option been identified for harmonising enduring power of attorneys;

(b)  if no to (a) what stage is the process of identifying options up to;

 1854. Hon Alison Xamon to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Seniors and Ageing:

I refer to recommendation 8 in the Government Response to I never thought it would happen to me: when trust is broken, Final report of the Select Committee into Elder Abuse, and I ask, when will the Department of Communities release its response to addressing elder abuse?

Hon Sue Ellery replied:

The Department of Communities plan to address elder abuse will be released in the second half of 2019.