Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
On advice from the Prime Minister, the Governor-General appointed a six member Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse on 11 January 2013. The Royal Commission will inquire into how institutions with a responsibility for children have managed and responded to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse and related matters.
Further Information
- Media release from the Prime Minister detailing the formal establishment of the Royal Commission
- Letters Patent
- Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
- Support services
Further information and resources such as an Easy Read Guide to the Royal Commission, an explanation of the Letters Patent and Terms of Reference, as well as Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the FaHCSIA website.
Last Updated: 16 April 2013