ALL ABOUT THE DISABILITY ROYAL COMMISSION
* Official title is the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
* Ronald Sackville will chair the commission
* Five other royal commissioners: Barbara Bennett, Rhonda Galbally, Andrea Mason, Alastair McEwin, and John Ryan
* Runs for three years
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* Interim report October 2020 and final report by end April 2022
* Cost $527.9 million, including funding for support and counselling for people sharing their experiences
* Based in Brisbane but will hold hearings around the country
TERMS OF REFERENCE
* How to prevent, and better protect, people with disability from experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
* How to achieve best practice in reporting and investigating of, and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
* How to 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
* Will consider all forms of violence against and abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disabilities, no matter the setting or context
* Make recommendations including on policy, legislative, administrative and structural reform
* Hear specific experiences and personal stories
* Consider the quality and safety of services including those provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme
* Consider the critical role of families, carers, advocates and workers in providing care and support to people with disability
