Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

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The Royal Commission’s Final Report has been released

Fast facts

7944

Submissions received

17824

Phone enquiries

Issues papers published

710

Responses to issues papers

1785

Private sessions held

What you need to know section

Final Report

The Royal Commission has made 222 recommendations on how to improve laws, policies, structures and practices to ensure a more inclusive and just society that supports the independence of people with disability and their right to live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.

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Submissions & private sessions

Over the course of the Royal Commission, almost 10,000 people shared their experience of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation by making a submission or participating in a private session.

Public hearings

The Disability Royal Commission held a series of public hearings around the country to gather evidence about violence, neglect, abuse and exploitation of people with disability.