AUSTRALIA
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese,
11 Jan 2013
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into institutionalised child sexual abuse and named the six commissioners.
The chief commissioner is Justice Peter McClellan AM, currently the Chief Judge at Common Law of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Announcing the details in Sydney with the Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon and Family Services Minister, Jenny Macklin, the Prime Minister said she believed too many children were subjected to shocking sexual abuse and were not provided with a safe childhood.
She said the Royal Commission would provide advice and recommendations to the government “in as timely a way as possible” with an interim report expected in 18 months and a final report in three years – although this could be extended.
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