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- Diplomatik27 Tem
Final report on Phillips Children Inquiry extended
The Attorney-General has extended the final report deadline for the Public Inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children by one month, allowing the Inquiry additional time to clarify a matter. The Inquiry presented its report to the Governor-General’s office and the Attorney-General on Tuesday 21 July, as required by its terms of reference announced by the then Attorney-General, Hon Judith Collins, on 27 November 2025. Mr Bishop praised the work of the Chair, Hon Simon Moore, and the Inquiry. “The Inquiry has provided a thorough and exacting report on the nature and extent of government agencies’ involvement with Mr Phillips and the children, from before their disappearance through to when they were found,” Mr Bishop says. “The Inquiry has carefully considered suppression orders and the welfare of the children in its reporting. This aligns with the Terms of Reference’s first principle, which ensures the children’s welfare is not further threatened. “There is an issue I wish the Inquiry to clarify, and for this reason I intend to extend the Inquiry’s reporting date to allow it to record its views on the matter. I will do so, under the Inquiries Act, by amending the reporting date in the Inquiry’s terms of reference via Gazette notice.” No other aspects of the existing Terms of Reference will change. The Attorney-General will present the final report to the House of Representatives as soon as practicable. Prior to this, he will consider whether any information needs to be redacted to avoid impacting the administration of justice. “Once again, I extend my thanks to the Inquiry and to the Chair, the Honourable Justice Simon Moore KC, and his team for the quality of their work and the care they have taken to protect the children’s wellbeing,” Mr Bishop says.
- Diplomatik21 Tem
Final report received on Phillips Children Inquiry
The final report of the Public Inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children was presented to the Governor-General’s office today and delivered to Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop as required by the Inquiry’s terms of reference. On 27 November 2025, the then-Attorney-General, Hon Judith Collins, announced that a Public Inquiry would be held into the disappearance of the Phillips children. The Attorney-General will present the final report to the House of Representatives as soon as practicable. Before that happens, he will consider whether any information needs to be redacted to avoid affecting the administration of justice. Mr Bishop says the Government will carefully consider the Inquiry’s recommendations and respond appropriately in coming weeks. “There are relevant suppression orders in both the Family Court and High Court that need to be considered as we work through the plan for releasing this report. We also need to ensure the welfare of the children is appropriately safeguarded. “I extend my thanks to the Chair, the Honourable Justice Simon Moore KC, and his team for their report.”