Fmr royal commissioner new NSW watchdog.
30 Jun 2019
A former commissioner of the long-running child abuse royal commission will soon have the power to investigate harm and abuse in NSW's aged and disability sectors.
Robert Fitzgerald was appointed the state's first ageing and disability commissioner by Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Saturday.
His independent office, allocated $4.1 million in the 2019/20 Budget, has been tasked with investigating allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation in both the aged and disability sectors.
The office will also provide support to victims and administer the official community visitors program.
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