The Australian

Inquiry chief Peter McClellan noted for fairness and experience

Justice McClellan, 65, will take a three-year break from his role as chief judge at common law in the NSW Supreme Court to take on the role. NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith said he was "an excellent ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Royal Commission into child abuse calls for more staff

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. ELEANOR HALL: The chair of the National Royal Commission into child sexual abuse has appealed for more ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Chair of Royal Commission promises to make full use of powers

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. SALLY SARA: The chair of the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse says he'll make ...
Sydney Morning Herald

Juries need more education on sexual assault cases, says former Supreme Court judge

Former Supreme Court judge Peter McClellan, who led the royal commission focused on child sexual abuse, has argued for reform in how the legal system treats sexual assault cases. McClellan says an ...
Reveal

Australia does what US won’t: Investigate Jehovah’s Witness cover-up

Peter McClellan is an Australian judge and head of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Credit: CNN screenshot A former Jehovah’s Witness in Australia is scheduled ...