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This briefing document includes two cabinet papers seeking the final establishment decision of the Inquiry, including the Terms of Reference, budget and staff.

The proposed Terms of Reference from the Chair to the Minister of Internal Affairs.

This briefing outlines the purpose and outputs for the proposed inquiry, agreed at the Ministerial Working Group meeting on 11 December 2017, and provides further advice requested at the meeting.

This discussion paper outlines key issues relating to the purpose and scope for the proposed inquiry into abuse in state care.

This paper seeks agreement to establish an inquiry into the abuse of children in state care.

Related to the original establishment of the Inquiry, this discussion paper outlines key issues relating to the implementation of the proposed inquiry into abuse in state care (the Inquiry) and seeks feedback on these matters.

This policy outlines the steps involved if you wish to make a formal complaint about the Inquiry as well as outlining the complaints process.

This policy ensures survivors feel free to make full and frank disclosures of the extent of the abuse they suffered and also the ongoing consequences of that abuse.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the Royal Commission effectively identifies and where appropriate manages any actual, potential or perceived Conflicts of Interest to protect the integrity of the Inquiry and manage risk.

The Terms of Reference describe the purpose and boundaries of the inquiry and resulted in the work of the Commission being guided by eight pou or strategic pillars.