Australian Human Rights Commission Information for LOIPR - Australia, 27 June 2016 95. The Commission notes that the Australian Government UPR voluntary commitment to include a dedicated section on the rights of older Australians in all relevant human rights treaty reports and UPR reports.83 96. The Commission is of the view that all Australians have the basic human right to feel safe, respected and free from violence in their relationships, families and in their homes. Elder abuse, in many various forms, is a fundamental human rights issue faced by many older people and is presenting a range of complex challenges for the Australian community. 97. At present the evidence about the prevalence of elder abuse in Australia is limited. There is no national prevalence data, but it is almost certain that elder abuse will increase as Australia’s population lives longer, and older people form a greater proportion of the population. There is growing community awareness of elder abuse and the need for coordinated action. In recent years elder abuse has been the subject of investigation by the Queensland84 and New South Wales85 state parliaments and a Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence.86 98. The Commission notes that in February 2016, the Australian Government, released an Australian Institute of Families Studies (AIFS) report on elder abuse, providing a valuable insight into the nature of abuse in Australia. Building on the AIFS study, the Attorney-General asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to conduct an inquiry into safeguards for older Australians, with the report due by May 2017.87 The Commission is of the view that these initiatives are a first step towards a coordinated national strategy on elder abuse. 99. Issue for consideration in the LOIPR: Information on the prevalence of elder abuse and strategies to combat this abuse. 19