Sex Abuse Inquiry Gets Deadline Extension

ABC News
February 15, 2013

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-15/sex-abuse-inquiry-gets-deadline-extension/4521186?section=vic

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into child sexual abuse has been granted an extension due to the number of victims who have come forward.

The inquiry into child sexual abuse within religious organisations began early last year and was due to finish in April.

But the committee has received close to 400 submissions, many from victims who want to share their stories at public hearings.

The committee requested a time extension and will now hand in its report at the end of September.

It has already heard from 60 witnesses and will soon call officials from religious organisations including the Catholic Church, which has faced the bulk of accusations in public hearings so far.

The Victorian inquiry will pass information to a national Royal Commission into child sexual abuse, set up by the Federal Government.