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Factsheets — About Royal Commissions

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Fact sheet on what a Royal Commission is

This fact sheet provides a general overview of royal commissions established by the Commonwealth Government. 

Fact sheet on responding to a notice from a Royal Commission

This fact sheet provides general information about notices to give (information or a statement) or to produce (documents or things) to a Commonwealth royal commission or a joint Commonwealth/state royal commission. This is not legal advice. A royal commission can give you more detailed information about responding to a notice.

Fact sheet on appearing before a Royal Commission

This fact sheet provides general information about appearing at a hearing of a Commonwealth royal commission or a joint Commonwealth/state royal commission. This is not legal advice. If you have been summoned to appear before a royal commission, contact the royal commission that issued the summons with any questions you may have.