AUSTRALIA
NEWS.com.au

A DECISION on the terms of reference for the child sex abuse Royal Commission has been delayed until next year.

Attorney-General Nicola Roxon yesterday said the terms, expected this month, would not be ready until January as consultation with states and territories following the December COAG meeting continued.

The government is still conducting due diligence on a short list for the three to five commissioner roles and expects to announce the appointments in the new year.

“More than 800 individuals and organisations have provided input into the Terms of Reference so far and I would like to thank everyone for their valuable contributions,” Ms Roxon said.