The Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs adopted an inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide on 28 October 2025, following a referral from the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP.
Advice for inquiry contributors
The Committee is seeking written submissions by 30 January 2026 on the relationship between DFSV victimisation and suicide, and how more accurate data and trends on DFSV deaths can be obtained.
The Committee is examining systemic issues and cannot investigate or assist with individual cases. Parliamentary committees are unable to provide qualified, trauma-informed support to help people tell their stories safely, without risking retraumatisation. Contributions that provide personal details or include information relating to individual circumstances will not be published.
Support services
Please be aware that the Committee and secretariat are unable to intervene or provide advice in relation to individual circumstances. 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