The Royal Commission will hold a public hearing in Sydney commencing Monday 18 November 2013.
The public hearing will look into the response of the Anglican Diocese of Grafton to claims of child sexual abuse at the North Coast Children’s Home in Lismore.
The scope and purpose of the public hearing is to inquire into:
The policies and procedures of the Diocese of Grafton for the handling of child sexual abuse claims
The response of the Dioceses of Grafton and Newcastle to allegations of child sexual abuse by Allan Kitchingman
Royal Commission CEO Janette Dines said individuals and organisations, who believe that they have an interest in the Scope and Purpose of the public hearing, are invited to lodge an application for leave to appear.
“Applications for leave to appear can be made via the Royal Commission website and should outline why the applicant has a substantial and direct interest in appearing,” Ms Dines said.
The public can attend the hearing, for more information phone 1800 099 340.
