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Our security responsibilities

We will ensure that:

  • the data you give us will be safe. We use encryption to protect the personal information you give us.
  • your data will be stored at a secure facility. Regular backups of data are performed to ensure it can be recovered in case of a disaster, and
  • all access to the system is logged. If any unauthorised behaviour should occur, this will assist us in identifying and resolving the issue.

The Royal Commission's ICT security practices and procedures are guided by whole-of-government standards and guidelines including the Australian Government Information Security Manual and the Protective Security Policy Framework.

Increasing your safety online

Protecting your computer

You should:

  • Install and activate security software on your computer. Ensure your security software includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall and anti-spam filter.
  • Run regular scans of your computer for viruses, and
  • Remember to update your security software to ensure you are always running the current version.

Other steps you should take help protect your computer include:

  • Check your Internet browser's security settings for ways to make your browsing more secure.
  • Do not open email attachments if you do not know the sender.
  • Only download files from reputable Internet sites.
  • Be wary when exchanging files with colleagues or friends, and
  • Never click on hyperlinks in emails received from unknown sources.

Contact us

You should report any suspicious or unauthorised activity relating to your use of this website by contacting us.

If you encounter any security vulnerabilities, please report them through our Vulnerability Disclosure Program.

Previously redacted reports

The Royal Commission’s Terms of Reference required that its work did not prejudice current or future criminal or civil proceedings. For this reason, the Commissioners delivered an un-redacted and a redacted version of certain reports and recommended that the un-redacted version should be tabled and published at the conclusion of the relevant criminal proceedings. The below un-redacted versions were tabled on 7 May 2020:

The below previously un-redacted versions were tabled on 20 October 2020:

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

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Final report

The Royal Commission's final report has been released.

The final sitting

The Royal Commission held its final sitting on 14 December to publicly mark the conclusion of the five-year inquiry.
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Message to Australia

Gave those who bravely told their story to the Royal Commission an opportunity to share a message about their experience and hopes for creating a safer future for children.

Fast facts

42041
Calls handled
25964
Letters & emails received
8013
Private sessions held
2575
Referrals to authorities (including police)

Commissioners

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Headshot of The Hon. Justice Peter McClellan AM

The Hon. Justice
Peter McClellan AM

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Headshot of Justice Jennifer Coate

The Hon. Justice
Jennifer Coate

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Headshot of Commissioner Bob Atkinson AO APM

Commissioner
Bob Atkinson AO APM

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Headshot of Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM

Commissioner
Robert Fitzgerald AM

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Headshot of Commissioner Helen Milroy

Commissioner
Helen Milroy

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Headshot of Commissioner Andrew Murray

Commissioner
Andrew Murray

Timeline

Julia Gillard, ex-Prime Minister, announces the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth) was amended to allow for private sessions, the first private session was held on 7 May 2013 in Sydney.
The first public hearing was held at the County Court of Victoria, since then 57 public hearings were conducted.
Individuals and organisations were invited to contribute responses to issues raised.
Roundtables enable representatives, regulators, policy experts, academics, survivors and advocacy groups to discuss key policy issues.
The Report into Case Study No. 1: The response of institutions to the conduct of Steven Larkins, was released.
The report outlined why we are here, what we have done, what we are learning and what we need to do next.
The Australian Government announced its decision to extend the Royal Commission until 15 December 2017.
Individuals and organisations were invited to contribute responses through consultations papers.
This report contains the Royal Commission’s final recommendations on Working With Children Checks.
This report contains the Royal Commission’s final recommendations on redress and civil litigation.
Making institutions child safe through examining the key elements to encourage child safe standards.
This report contains the Royal Commission’s final recommendations on the response of the criminal justice system to victims of institutional CSA.
A book that gave people an opportunity to share a message about their experience and hopes for creating a safer future for children.
This report was presented to the Governor-General, detailing the culmination of a five year inquiry into institutional responses to CSA.
Message to Australia enabled people who have bravely shared their stories to the Royal Commission to send a short message to the Australian community.
Read stories of people who have shared their experience of abuse. Content warning: some material is confronting and disturbing.
More than 8000 people shared their stories in person in a private session with a Commissioner of the Royal Commission.