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19 August 2009The ALRC is calling for greater flexibility, more options for Royal Commissions and other official inquiries.

Ahead of its final report and recommendations, the ALRC is seeking public feedback and is asking a range of new questions on its ‘’Talk to Us” online forum  - about the power of Commissions and Inquiries, the rights of witnesses, and the treatment of sensitive information, among other issues.

The ALRC urges the public to join the forum and take part in this debate.

This week, the ALRC released 75 draft proposals for reform, outlined in Royal Commissions and Official Inquiries (DP 75).

The final report is due to be delivered to the Australian Government in October.

 

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