The Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme will hold a public hearing in Canberra on Friday, 13 March 2026, for its inquiry into the continuing operation of the Scheme.
Committee Chair, Ms Jodie Belyea MP, said the Committee is grateful for the contributions made in support of the inquiry to date.
‘The National Redress Scheme plays a central role in Australia’s response to institutional child sexual abuse. It is an important program for a significant number of people. The Committee has received a substantial number of submissions in support of our current inquiry, and public hearings over the coming months will allow us to explore some of the issues raised in these contributions.’
Ms Belyea said the hearing will enable the Committee to gather evidence from a range of key stakeholders.
‘The Committee will hear from the Department of Social Services, as well as Redress Support Services and legal stakeholders. This evidence will help the Committee consider key issues as the Scheme enters its final operational stage.’
The Committee will schedule further public hearings soon and will hear evidence from a wide range of stakeholders and individuals as it examines issues related to the effective, safe and equitable management of the Scheme.
More information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference and submissions, can be found on the inquiry webpage.
Public hearing details
Date: Friday, 13 March 2026
Time: 9:15am – 1:45pm (AEDT)
Location: Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House, Canberra and via videoconference
A program for the public hearing is available on the inquiry webpage.
Public hearings are broadcast live on the Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal.
Media inquiries
Office of Ms Jodie Belyea MP
03 9781 2333
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For background information
Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4549
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