Public hearings continue into aid and conflict prevention
Parliament of Australia
On Wednesday, 17 June and Thursday, 18 June 2026, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold public hearings for its Inquiry into the role of Australia’s international development program in preventing conflict.
The Chair of the Subcommittee, the Hon Tim Watts MP, said the ‘Subcommittee continues to take evidence on how Australia’s development program supports peace and stability in our region. We are looking forward to hearing more from stakeholders about where the challenges and solutions lie, and how Australia can strengthen its approach to conflict prevention in the Indo-Pacific region.’
‘The disproportionate impacts of conflict on women will be examined. This includes gender-based violence and inequality, and the critical roles that women play, both in supporting their communities during crises and in conflict prevention.’ Mr Watts said.
The Subcommittee will hear evidence over two days from international and Australian non‑government organisations, researchers, academics and development practitioners with experience in conflict‑affected settings.
The Subcommittee expects to hold further hearings in late June and early July.
Further information, including the full terms of reference, is available on the inquiry webpage.
Public Hearing Details
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 1.00pm–4.30pm (AEST)
Venue: Virtual/Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House, Canberra
Program: https://www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ashx?hearingid=32367&submissions=false
Friday 18 June 2026
Time: 9.30 am–11.30am (AEST)
Venue: Virtual/Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House, Canberra
Program: https://www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ashx?hearingid=32440&submissions=false
Both hearings will be broadcast live (audio only) at aph.gov.au/live.
Media enquiries
Laura Green, Office of the Hon Tim Watts MP
Phone: (03) 9687 7661
For background information
Committee Secretariat
Phone: (02) 6277 2313
[email protected]
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.
About us:
Committee Secretariat
Phone: (02) 6277 2313
[email protected]
Contact details:
Laura Green, Office of the Hon Tim Watts MP
Phone: (03) 9687 7661
