SA Paves Way for Child Sex Abuse Inquiry

The Australian
March 7, 2013

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/sa-paves-way-for-child-sex-abuse-inquiry/story-fn3dxiwe-1226592523394

THE South Australian government has cleared the way for the federal government's royal commission into child sexual abuse to conduct its investigations in the state.

Premier Jay Weatherill told state parliament on Thursday the appointment of the commissioners under state law ensured the commission had all the powers it needed to perform its functions.

The wide-ranging inquiry will look into institutional response to child sex abuse, investigating where systems failed to protect children and make recommendations on how to improve laws, policies and practices.

Mr Weatherill said the royal commission would provide an opportunity for victims and their families to come forward and share their stories.

"It is hoped that the royal commission will help, in some way, to assist in the healing process that victims of child abuse and their families are going through," he said.

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The premier said he expected the investigation to be thorough and exhaustive with an interim report to be prepared by June 30, 2014.