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.
