Independent review into the circumstances relating to the death of Ann-Marie Smith

Independent review into circumstances relating to the death of Ann-Marie Smith

Our media release of 26 May 2020 announced the appointment of the Hon. Alan Robertson SC to conduct an independent review into the NDIS Commission’s regulation of the provider of NDIS supports and services to Ms Ann-Marie Smith, an NDIS participant.

The terms of reference of this review are attached.

Organisations and members of the public were invited to provide information or make a submission to Mr Robertson.

Mr Robertson was required to conduct the review in a manner that avoids prejudice to any pending or current criminal or civil proceedings.

Mr Robertson's report to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner is attached. You can read the media release and view the video of Mr Robertson reading the summary of his report.

Ms Smith died on 6 April 2020 in appalling circumstances. Her death is the subject of active investigation by the NDIS Commission and by South Australia Police.

Meetings in Adelaide 20 and 21 July 2020

On 20 and 21 July 2020, Mr Robertson held meetings in Adelaide with those who provided a submission or an outline of what they wished to say to the independent review.

The meetings were broadcast via live stream and, as much as possible, were accessible to the public. However, the broadcast was turned off, where necessary, in circumstances where the discussion was about individuals or contained individual information and where this information may prejudice or interfere with ongoing enquiries or any potential civil or criminal proceedings as per the Review’s terms of reference.

Transcripts of the publicly accessible sessions of these meetings are attached. Please note: these are uncorrected versions of the transcripts, which may contain typos.

Video recordings of the public webcasts are available:

Related resources

Independent review terms of reference

The Hon. Alan Robertson SC - Curriculum Vitae

Day 1 transcript (20 July 2020)

Day 2 transcript (21 July 2020)

Independent review - Report to the Commissioner