Law Body Fears Rush on Abuse

By Milanda Rout
The Australian
November 30, 2012

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/in-depth/law-body-fears-rush-on-abuse/story-fngburq5-1226527048949

THE peak body representing 69,000 lawyers across the nation has raised alarm bells at the rushed nature of the the royal commission into child sex abuse, saying Julia Gillard should consider taking extra time to properly establish it.

In its submission to Attorney-General Nicola Roxon on the inquiry's terms of reference, the Law Council of Australia says it is concerned about the tight timeframe and that allowing more time would facilitate a greater understanding of what is required from the commission.