Media releases
The Royal Commission recognises that the media has an important role to play in reporting on its work. Media coverage resulting from the Royal Commission’s activities improves community understanding of the issues being examined.
The Royal Commission encourages sensitive, ethical reporting of the issues and requests that, wherever possible, the contact details of support services are included in media reports such as Lifeline because survivors of child sexual abuse are often traumatised by the abuse suffered and the impact can be life-long.
Royal Commission returns to Perth to hear more stories from survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
4 October 2013
The Royal Commission will hold more face-to-face private sessions with Commissioners in Perth commencing 8 October.
Royal Commission returns to Melbourne to hear more stories from survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
4 October 2013
The Royal Commission will hold more face-to-face private sessions with Commissioners in Melbourne commencing 7 October.
Towards Healing public submissions now available
3 October 2013
The Royal Commission's second issues paper on Towards Healing has attracted 15 institutional or academic submissions from around Australia, including a submission from the Truth Justice and Healing Council, with a further 29 submissions setting out personal experiences.
Royal Commission calls for victims from the North Coast Children’s Home
1 October 2013
The Royal Commission is calling on former residents of the North Coast Children's Home, who suffered child sexual abuse, to come forward and tell their story.
Royal Commission returns to Canberra to hear more stories from survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
1 October 2013
The Royal Commission will hold more face-to-face private sessions with Commissioners in Canberra commencing 2 October.