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Only a Royal Commission can reveal the full extent of child abuse

By Andrew Bartlett - posted Wednesday, 16 July 2003

This is why a national Royal Commission into child sexual assault is so important.

We all live in an imperfect world. I am not being utopian. There will always be these sorts of acts committed. But we can do so much more than we are to ensure children are protected.

We can all say individually that this is a serious issue, but that does not cut it with people anymore. People want action, people want direct acknowledgment.

A Royal Commission into child sexual assault means finally something will be done.

Senator Bartlett will chair a Public Forum on Child Abuse at Southbank, Brisbane on July 31. For more information contact Senator Bartlett's office on (07) 3252 7101

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About the Author

Andrew Bartlett has been active in politics for over 20 years, including as a Queensland Senator from 1997-2008. He graduated from University of Queensland with a degree in social work and has been involved in a wide range of community organisations and issues, including human rights, housing, immigration, Indigneous affairs, environment, animal rights and multiculturalism. He is a member of National Forum. He blogs at Bartlett's Blog.