Disability advocates have also called for compensation to be dealt with in the commission's terms of reference.
With time running out to get the royal commission set up before the federal election,draft terms of reference have been released for a royal commission into disability abuse.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is likely to be scrutinised by a sweeping royal commission.
In a letter to premiers,Prime Minister Scott Morrison reveals he has decided a joint royal commission is the best way ahead.