Call for Expressions of Interest and Articles The Royal Commission on Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disabilities was established in April 2019, and will deliver its final report by 29 September 2023. The Commission has held 33 public hearings and many more private hearings, it has commissioned research reports, published issues papers, findings, and interim reports, as well as received hundreds of submissions from individuals and organisations. It has probably been the most ideologically-driven of Australia’s Royal Commissions. The breadth of its work has been remarkable, and it has delved into the many diverse sectors, service systems, and policies that impact on the lives of people with disabilities, as well as seeking out their perspectives on their own lived experiences. Much of the evidence heard by the Commission has considered the quality of life and service experiences of people with intellectual disabilities, although they have seldom been identified as a distinct group. The final report and recommendations of the Commission might have a far-reaching impact on future policy and practice, although the ability of governments to ignore or resist the recommendations of Royal Commissions should not be underestimated.
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