The royal commission gets away to an early start today with the hearings commencing at 9am as the focus shifts to regulation.

Insurance Council of Australia CEO Rob Whelan is the first scheduled witness while Financial Services Council CEO Sally Loane will take the stand later in the day.

Today’s evidence will conclude Round 6 of the hearings. The commission will hold its next round from November 19-30, focusing on policy questions raised to date in the inquiry.