The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability will hold its final public hearings on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May 2026 for its inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs.
The witnesses appearing will include peak bodies for the alcohol industry, academic researchers, and national service providers for drug and alcohol harm intervention, including charities and Aboriginal health organisations. The Committee will also hear from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian Federal Police.
Committee Chair, Dr Mike Freelander MP, said that "alcohol and other drug-related harm negatively affect tens of thousands of Australians each year. This inquiry is nearing completion, and the Committee is looking forward to receiving further insights at these final hearings to help guide the deliberations for our report.'
