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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.
Terms of Reference set for Inquiry into Abuse in Care
The Chair of the Royal Commission Sir Anand Satyanand has welcomed the Government’s delivery of the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Government update of Royal Commission timeframe
Nearly 500 people have now registered to engage with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into State Care, says Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin.
Statement from Royal Commission Chair Sir Anand Satyanand
I have filed a report with the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Tracey Martin, about my many consultations with the public on the Terms of Reference