Australia's Elder Abuse Plan Delay Criticized

0:00In Sydney, it's March 6th. Here's what is happening. Australia's federal government is under fire for delaying a new national action plan to combat elder abuse. The first plan expired at the end of 2023, and more than two years later, there's still no replacement despite ongoing work. Meanwhile, the opposition has slammed the hold-up as a disgrace, urging the Prime Minister and Attorney General to explain the stall. Advocacy groups echo that call, wanting the gap leaves older people and support services vulnerable amid rising demographic pressures. One in six Australians over age 65 has faced psychological, financial, physical, or sexual abuse per a 2020 study. Experts predict cases will surge over the next five years, with around 700,000 incidents yearly. Attorney General Michelle Rollins says announcements are coming soon thanks to better data and recent talks among attorneys general. The new plan aims to sink federal and state efforts, set funding priorities, and track progress.

1:01Groups like elder abuse action Australia stress the need for quick release and budget backing to prevent abuse, especially for underrepresented. Communities, they argue the silence makes the issue invisible and agist. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.