AUSTRALIA
7 News
ABC
Updated January 11, 2013
There has been a collective sigh of relief from victims, their families and advocates after the release of the terms of reference for the royal commission into child sexual abuse.
Prime Minister to head the commission which will begin work next week.
The terms of reference leave it up to the commissioners to decide who gives evidence, which public and private organisations it wants to examine, and if and who should pay compensation.
The commission will have the power to set up a special investigative unit to liaise between the commission and police so criminal allegations that do arise are investigated and prosecuted quickly.
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