Remarks of the Honourable Marilyn Warren AC Chief Justice of Victoria on the occasion of the Launch of Seniors Rights Victoria Publication 'Assets for Care: A Guide for Lawyers to Assist Older Clients at Risk of Financial Abuse'

Her Honour discusses the legal challenges associated with the financial vulnerability of elderly parents, with reference to the High Court case of Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd v Amadio [1983] HCA 14. Her Honour explains why lawyers have an important obligation to prevent financial elder abuse.