This inquiry examined the responsibilities of the Commonwealth Government in connection with the management and operation of the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru and recommends changes.

The report is structured as follows:

• Chapter 1 provides background on the Republic of Nauru, the establishment and operation of the immigration detention centre on Nauru, jurisdiction over the centre, and allegations of sexual and other misconduct;
• Chapter 2 examines evidence received by the committee in relation to the obligations and performance of the Commonwealth government in relation to the Nauru Regional Processing Centre, including questions of legal jurisdiction and Australia's role, the management and conduct of staff, systems of transfer and processing of asylum seekers and costs;
• Chapter 3 sets out concerns raised over living conditions, and includes information on the provision of services and facilities;
• Chapter 4 discusses issues relating to the protection of asylum seekers, including matters arising from the Forgotten Children and Moss Review reports, the evidence received by this committee in relation to sexual abuse, fear and safety, and particular concerns regarding the protection of asylum seeker children; and
• Chapter 5 summarises the committee's conclusions and recommendations on the issues explored during the inquiry.