AUSTRALIA
The Australian
Malcolm Farr
From: AAP
November 12, 2012
A ROYAL commission will be held into “vile and evil” child sexual abuse after cabinet today approved Julia Gillard’s plan for Australia’s most extensive inquiry into the protection of minors.
It will look at the history of religious groups, sporting organisations, Scouts and Guides, schools and state institutions.
Ms Gillard said too many children had suffered abuse and too many adults had let them down.
“Any instance of child abuse is an evil and vile thing,” she said.
“It is appropriate for there to be a national response through a royal commission. This, I hope, will help with the healing.”
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