Important allegations raised at the inquiry included the existence of a paedophile network, consisting of members of the legal profession, media, political establishment and medical profession, that operated under police protection.
The Royal Commission did not find evidence of the existence of a large network of prominent professionals with paedophile tendencies or any bargain with police for protection. However, it was highly critical of police, prosecutors and public servants in their approach to the prosecution of sex offences against minors, and their lack of specialist police resources and clear guidelines.
The Commission made comprehensive recommendations for the reform of care arrangements and police and public service procedures in dealing with child victims of sexual offences.
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