The Inquiry issues its decisions on the applications for leave to question, and sets out directions on hearing of evidence in chief.

Minute 8 makes further directions in respect of the public hearing on State Redress due to commence on 21 September…

This Practice Note sets out how the Inquiry will approach the redaction of information from documents or any other evidence received in the course of its investigations and from those participating with the Inquiry pursuant to section 15 of the Inquiries Act 2013 (“the Act”).

If a person has evidence that is relevant to the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference they may provide a statement setting out their experience.

The Inquiry has the power under section 15 of the Inquiries Act 2013 (“the Act”) to make orders forbidding or restricting public access to any part or aspect of the Inquiry and / or forbidding publication of evidence, submissions, reports, accounts, names or other particulars presented or given to the Inquiry.

This Minute records the matters addressed at the procedural hearing on Tuesday 25 February 2020, the resulting decisions and orders, and related directions in advance of the hearing set down to commence on 23 March 2020 (phase 1).

Given the scope and extent of the evidence filed for this hearing, the Inquiry has made the decision to split the hearing into two phases.

This Minute provides detail about the Inquiry’s first public hearing into redress, which will focus on the Crown’s response to civil claims of abuse in State care.

Under section 17 of the Inquiries Act 2013, the Inquiry can designate a person or group as a core participant in the Inquiry.

This practice note explains how participants can apply for legal assistance to engage with the Royal Commission.