Public Hearings to explore data gaps and prevention opportunities
House of Representatives
The Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday 2 September 2026 and Thursday 3 September 2026. Representatives of government agencies and organisations from across Australia will appear at the public hearing to share insights into the relationship between DFSV and suicide.
‘Having now received evidence from victim-survivors, researchers, frontline services, advocacy organisations and government stakeholders, these public hearings provide an important opportunity for the Committee to examine key issues in greater depth’, Committee Chair, Ms Louise Miller-Frost MP said.
‘Hearing again from government agencies will allow the Committee to test the evidence we have received, clarify gaps in the available data, and explore practical reforms that could improve our understanding of the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence and suicide’, Ms Miller-Frost stated.
Public hearing details
Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 9.00 am to 1.45 pm
Location: Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House
Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
Time: 9.00 am to 3.45 pm
Location: Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House
Programs for each public hearing are available on the inquiry website. Public hearings are broadcast live on the Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal.
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.
Media inquiries
Ms Louise Miller-Frost MP
[email protected]
0474 702 934 (Ella Grummet, media advisor)
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 2358 (voicemail only)
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