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8 July 2021 | Â The Royal Commission was established by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. |
11 August 2022 | Interim Report handed to the Governor General. |
22 September 2022 | The Government's response to the interim report was published. |
28 April 2023 | Private session applications closed. |
13 October 2023 | You can share your story with the Royal Commission by making a submission. Submissions closed on 13 October 2023. |
9 September 2024 | The Royal Commission delivered its final report and recommendations. |
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 4 April 2019 |  The Royal Commission was established by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. |
31 December 2022 | The Royal Commission held public hearings around the country to gather evidence about violence, neglect, abuse and exploitation of people with a disability. Submissions closed 31 December 2022. |
29 September 2023 | The Royal Commission delivered its final report and recommendations. |
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11 January 2013 | The Royal Commission was established by the Governor-General of The Commonwealth of Australia.  |
15 December 2017 | The Royal Commission provided their Final Report Recommendations.  |
Time frame | Action |
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 1 July 2018 | The National Redress Scheme (scheme) was established. People who experienced institutional child sexual abuse before 1 July 2018 are eligible to apply. |
 30 June 2027 | Applications to the scheme will close. |
Authority | Covers |
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Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth) Royal Commissions Regulations 2001 (Cth) |
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Royal Commissions Act 1923 (NSW)Â |
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Common term | Definition |
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Commissioner | Royal Commissioners are independent of any government agency. Their role is to listen, investigate, and make recommendations about any policy, legislative, administrative or structural reforms as set out in the Commission's terms of reference. |
Community forum | A community forum is like a public meeting, where members of the community come together at a central location to share their ideas, opinions and concerns. |
Hearing | Royal Commissions conduct hearings in different locations across the State or across Australia. These hearings are open to the public. At public hearings, Commissioners hear evidence for the purposes of their enquiries. You can find information about past hearings (including videos and transcripts) or locations and dates for upcoming hearings on the Royal Commission's website. |
Private session | A private session is a confidential meeting with a Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner where you tell them about your personal experience. You decide what information you do and don't share with them during your session. Private sessions can happen by telephone, video link or in person. |
Roundtables | Roundtables are informal discussions with a number of experts, to inform the Commissioners about relevant issues, hear a wide range of opinions and consider suggestions. |
Royal Commission | A royal commission is a public inquiry. In Australia, royal commissions are the highest form of inquiry on matters of public importance. A royal commission has broad powers to gather information to assist with its inquiry. |
Submission | A submission is a statement to the Royal Commission which assists the Commission in its collection of information that is relevant to the inquiry as set out in the Commission's terms of reference. |
Terms of reference | Terms of reference which set out the key areas of investigation of Royal commissions, as well as the timeline by which the inquiry must be completed. |
Last updated: September 2024