Published 4th March 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has come under fire for delaying calling a royal commission into the abuse of people with disability until he garners support from the states and territories.
Morrison has written a letter to state and territory leaders asking for them to back the probe, arguing the broad scope needed for the inquiry includes state-regulated areas and disability services provided before the National Disability Insurance Scheme was established.
Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania have already thrown their support behind the inquiry, but Morrison will hold off announcing the commission until he hears back from every leader.
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Source:Luke Michael, 2019, Probono Australia (https://probonoaustralia.com.au/)
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