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.
Key dates
- We began on 8 July 2021
- Interim Report handed to the Governor General on 11 August 2022
- Private session applications closed on 28 April 2023
- Submissions closed on 13 October 2023
- Final Report due by 17 June 2024
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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.
