A decision was made a year ago to try to protect Mark* from being financially exploited – but now, he pays a dollar to the state agency protecting him for every dollar he gets back.
Mark has a neurodevelopmental disorder and survives on an age pension. His sister Annie* has cared for him since their father died.
In recent years, Annie became increasingly worried about her brother's ability to manage and protect his own finances, which prompted her to seek help.
