Opening remarks in child sex abuse inquiry

AUSTRALIA
Newcastle Herald

Special Commission of Inquiry into matters relating to the Police investigation of certain child sexual abuse allegations in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Opening Address of Commissioner Margaret Cunneen SC

Newcastle Supreme Court – Monday, 6 May 2013

1. Welcome to the public hearings of the Special Commission of Inquiry into matters relating to the Police investigation of certain child sexual abuse allegations in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

2. I intend to make some introductory remarks about certain matters before inviting Senior Counsel Assisting, Ms Lonergan SC, to provide an opening address.

3. After that, I will take the appearances for parties authorised to appear at the public hearing.

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