A lawyer can help you by providing you with information about a commission or inquiry including the:

• scope of inquiry;
• commission’s legal powers;
• role of the commissioners;
• role of other people working at the commission; and
• procedures such as:
  • registering your interest in the commission;
  • telling your story;
  • private sessions;
  • public and private hearings; and
  • the commission’s findings and recommendations.

A lawyer can give you legal advice such as:

• how to provide information to the commission either in a:
  • written statement or
  • by making oral submissions.
• being a witness;
• witness and informant protection;
• availability of compensation;
• other forms of redress;
• the effect of confidentiality agreements in past proceedings;
• the preparation of statements and submissions about potential reform; and
• claiming expenses as a witness.

A lawyer can also provide you with legal representation during formal hearings.