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Protecting elders: regulating intergenerationally transmitted debt in Australia.

Fiona R Burns1

  • 1Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, 173-175 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. fionab@law.usyd.edu.au

International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
|June 11, 2005
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Australia

Area of Science:

  • Legal Studies
  • Gerontology
  • Economics

Background:

  • Western nations, including Australia, face a rapidly aging population.
  • This demographic shift presents challenges related to elder care and financial burdens.
  • Intergenerational debt is a growing concern in aging societies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the legal landscape surrounding guarantees for the elderly.
  • To assess the adequacy of current regulations in protecting vulnerable older adults.
  • To explore the intersection of elder law and intergenerational financial pressures.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing case law.
  • Review of relevant statutes and legislation.
  • Examination of finance industry self-regulatory codes.

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Main Results:

  • Current legal frameworks for guarantees are a complex mix of laws and industry codes.
  • These regulations may not sufficiently address the unique vulnerabilities of the aged and very old.
  • Existing legal structures might not adequately account for intergenerational financial pressures.

Conclusions:

  • Significant legal reforms are needed to protect vulnerable elders.
  • Reforms must balance protection with the right to personal autonomy for older adults.
  • Proposals for reform are presented to address these legal and ethical challenges.