About the Royal Commission

How the Royal Commission works

The Royal Commission is independent of all Australian governments. 3 Royal Commissioners have been appointed. They will inquire into and investigate the matters referred to in the terms of reference and make recommendations.

The Commissioners use:

• submissions,
• private sessions,
• hearings; and
• research

to investigate the issues set out in the terms of reference.

Anyone who has lived experience relating to the Royal Commission can make a submission and contribute to the work of the Royal Commission. Other members of the public, organisations and interested parties can also make submissions and contribute.

If you are seeking urgent or crisis support please reach out to a crisis service.

Under the Letters Patent, the Royal Commissioners are required to submit:

• an interim report by 11 August 2022. This report provided commentary on:
  • summary of work undertaken
  • preliminary observations
  • recommendations about urgent and immediate issues
• a final report and their recommendations no later than 17 June 2024.

These reports will outline the results of the investigation and the Commissioner’s recommendations.