The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is looking into what happened to children, young people and vulnerable adults while in the care of the State or faith-based institutions, mainly between the years 1950-1999.
The vision for the Royal Commission is:
"Transforming the way we, as a nation, care for children, young people and vulnerable adults in our community."
The Royal Commission is led by a Chair and four Commissioners. They will collect information and undertake investigations over a four-year period and present thier final report to the Governor-General in 2023.
You can read more about the Commission's work, including public hearings and information for survivors, at:
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care website(external link)
The Royal Commission is independent of government, but the government is committed to helping it succeed. The government's response to the Inquiry and engagement with survivors is based on six key principles:
A small Crown Secretariat helps agencies work together and collectively support the Royal Commission.
Read more about the Secretariat and the Crown response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry(external link)
The Crown would like to see the following outcomes from the Royal Commission process:
The Ministry of Justice is one of the government agencies working closely to support the Royal Commission. We'll respond to issues and recommendations as they're made so we can learn from the past to better protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.