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Conflict management plans published
The Royal Commission has published management plans to address any conflicts of interests held by Commissioners.
Survivor Advisory Group appointed
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in Care has announced the appointment of a Survivor Advisory Group.
The Royal Commission welcomes the Government’s Inquiry approach
The Royal Commission has welcomed the Government’s approach outlining how it plans to respond to issues that emerge during the course of the Inquiry.
Preservation of Documents
The Royal Commission of Inquiry has welcomed a move by the Government’s Chief Archivist to implement a disposal moratorium over any information held...
Initial Commission engagements end
Commissioners say they have learned a lot from discussions in recent weeks with survivors, their advocates and other individuals...
Expressions of Interest for Survivor Advisory Group open
The Royal Commission is asking for survivors who are interested in being in the Survivor Advisory Group to submit an application now.
Commission engagements get underway
Commissioners have begun a series of discussions involving key individuals and organisations with a strong interest in the work of the Inquiry.
Royal Commission Update - February 2019
Today is the one-year anniversary of the formal establishment of the Royal Commission
Message to survivors
As you may have heard, the Royal Commission of Inquiry has released the name and email address of an individual to another person.
Post-Cabinet Press Conference
Video footage of the Post-Cabinet Press Conference with the the Right Honourable
Jacinda Ardern, Minister Tracey Martin and Chair Sir Anand Satyanand.