This includes urgently reforming Power of Attorney laws, says COTA Australia, the nation's leading advocacy organisation for older people.
The call comes as the world marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June.
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COTA demands tougher power of attorney laws to combat elder abuse
Federal, state, and territory governments must take stronger action to stop the scourge of elder abuse.
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