Decision-making laws for vulnerable adults 'being ignored' 

'The old ‘best interests’ approach is still very much in evidence,' said Sage Advocacy CEO Mervyn Taylor. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Decision-making laws for vulnerable adults are being ignored, with their new rights being resisted by some professionals, advocates have warned.

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act, which was commenced at the end of April, strengthens the rights of vulnerable adults and older people.