1. Introduction to the inquiry -- 2. History and role of public inquiries -- 3. Overview of the Royal commissions Act 1902 (Cth) -- 4. Comparative forms of public inquiry -- 5. A new statutory framework for public inquiries -- 6. Establishment -- 7. Reports and recommendations -- 8. Administration and records -- 9. Funding and costs -- 10. Minimising costs -- 11. Powers -- 12. Protection from legal liability -- 13. National security -- 14. Inquiries and courts -- 15. Procedures -- 16. Privileges and public interest immunity -- 17. Statutory exemptions from disclosure -- 18. Offences -- 19. Contempt -- 20. Penalties, proceedings and costs
