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The Inquiry is investigating the abuse of children, young persons and vulnerable adults in State care and in ​the care of faith-based institutions.

In the August 2021 Pānui:

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This report updates the high-level activity and performance expectations of the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions (the Inquiry) for the 2020/2021 year for the quarter ended 30 June 2021.

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry was required by the Government, under its Terms of Reference (ToR), to produce an interim report, consisting of two parts the substantive interim report and the administrative report by 28 December 2020.

In July 2021, the Hon.

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Verify to Continue Rupene Amato is of Samoan and Māori descent.

Verify to Continue Folasaitu Dr Julia Ioane is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in Psychology at Massey University.