Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
On 5 April 2019, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, and Minister for Families and Social Services, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

The Royal Commission’s Terms of Reference cover what should be done to:

• prevent, and better protect, people with disability from experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
• achieve best practice in reporting and investigating of, and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
• promote a more inclusive society that supports the independence of people with disability and their right to live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.

The inquiry will cover all forms of violence against, and abuse, neglect and exploitation of, people with disability, in all settings and contexts.

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