After one year of hearings at The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disabilities, lack of privacy, protection and remuneration are stopping people from sharing their stories. It has been found most people giving evidence to the commission are experts and carers, and not people living with disabilities. Witnesses are currently able to request confidentiality for the duration of the inquiry, but this does not extend to after the commission hands down its report in April 2022.