Disability abuse royal commission finally underway

Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John celebrates after the passing of the motion on the Disability Abuse Royal Commission

Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John celebrates after the passing of the motion on the Disability Abuse Royal Commission Source: Lukas Coch

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Disability rights advocates say Australians should expect to hear horrific stories during proceedings of the Royal Commission into Violence and Abuse of People with Disability.

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