Public hearings to explore data gaps and prevention opportunities

THE Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday and Thursday this week (September 2-3). 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," Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee Chair, 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 said.

Public hearing details

Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 9am to 1.45pm
Location: Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House

Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
Time: 9am to 3.45pm
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, 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.

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