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<p>By the nature of their work, inquiries deal with complex and often cross-cutting
issues. It is important that the Government properly considers its response to such
issues and ensures cross Departmental alignment. The Department has not issued a response
to any public inquiry that has concluded within the last five years.</p><p>Public
inquiries are an important mechanism to allow the Government to learn lessons for
the future. The Department takes recommendations from public inquiries seriously and
recognises the importance of taking time to thoroughly consider its response.</p>
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