Government Response Delays Truth-Telling Inquiry

Government Response Delays Truth-Telling Inquiry
The Aboriginal Flag is seen flying during the NAIDOC March in Melbourne, Australia in July 2005. Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
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Victoria’s truth-telling inquiry will be delayed due to the state government’s failure to produce the requested documents on time.

During last week’s hearing, lawyers for the government conceded the delays would affect the commission’s ability to provide an interim and final report within its own deadlines.