AUSTRALIA
Government of New South Wales
Special Commission of Inquiry into matters relating to the Police investigation of certain child sexual abuse allegations in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
Margaret Cunneen SC has been appointed as Special Commissioner to inquire into and report on matters relating to the Police investigation of certain child sexual abuse allegations in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The Commissioner will be assisted by Julia Lonergan SC, David Kell and Warwick Hunt of Counsel and the Crown Solicitor.
View the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry [PDF, 133kb]
Court dates
Public hearings will be held in the Newcastle Supreme Court, Court Room No.1, Church Street, Newcastle from 6 May to 17 May and from 24 June to 12 July 2013.
The Schedule of Witnesses [PDF, 147KB] details the witnesses proposed to be called to give evidence at public hearings starting at 10am on Monday, 6 May 2013. Please note that this schedule may be subject to change and will accordingly be updated periodically.
Practice Note no.1 [PDF, 138kb] explains the authorisation process for individuals or organisations who wish to appear at public hearings before the Commission.
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