%T Adult safeguarding laws: reviewing the proposal for a NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner %A Lenny Roth %I Parliamentary Research Service (NSW) %D 2019 %K Elder abuse, %K Older people, %K Ageing, %K Disability %U https://apo.org.au/node/231981 %X This e-brief begins by looking at the prevalence of abuse of older people and adults with disability. It then outlines existing NSW agencies that play a role in protecting these groups from abuse and also considers NSW and national review recommendations to establish agencies to protect “vulnerable” or “at-risk” adults from abuse and neglect. %9 Briefing paper