Lived experience witnesses, international experts to appear at domestic, family and sexual violence and suicide inquiry hearing
House of Representatives
Representatives of those with lived experience of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) will appear at the upcoming public hearing on Friday, 26 June 2026 for the House Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the relationship between DFSV and suicide.
‘When considering the frameworks surrounding the intersection between DSFV and suicide, it is critically important to hear the voices of those who have lived through these horrific circumstances’, Committee Chair, Ms Louise Miller-Frost MP said.
‘The Committee values the opportunity to hear from these witnesses to fully appreciate the impact of systemic issues that are felt by those most in need of support, and will bring focus to the evidence provided so far by experts, governments, and support organisations’, Ms Miller-Frost stated.
The Committee is also scheduled to hear from international experts in DFSV and suicide at the hearing, providing an international comparison with reporting systems in the United Kingdom. Parts of this hearing may be conducted in private and not broadcast.
Observers are reminded that these hearings will cover material that may be distressing. Please note the Committee and secretariat are unable to provide counselling, advice, or support for individuals. If you are in immediate danger, please contact 000. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the services below:
- Suicide Call Back Service:1300 659 467
- 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732
- Lifeline: Call 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
- MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
- Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
- Headspace: 1800 650 890
More information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference and submissions, can be found on the inquiry webpage. For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.
Public hearing details
Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Time: 8.30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Committee Room 1R5, Parliament House, Canberra ACT
The hearing program is available on the inquiry website.
Public hearings are broadcast live on the Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal.
Media inquiries
Ms Louise Miller-Frost MP
[email protected]
0474 702 934 (Ella Grummet, media advisor)
For background information
Committee Secretariat
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02 6277 2358 (voicemail only)
