AUSTRALIA
The Australian
THE Royal Commission into child sexual abuse will hold its first hearing in Melbourne next month.
The first sitting will be at the County Court of Victoria in Melbourne at 10am (AEDT) on April 3.
All commissioners will be present and the chairman, Justice Peter McClellan, will provide information on the work of the royal commission, including the future conduct of public and private hearings.
Justice Peter McClellan will head the six-strong royal commission.
Senior counsel assisting will also deliver an opening statement but no evidence will be taken.
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