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National Redress Scheme Committee to hear from support services and participating institutions

Parliament of Australia < 1 min read

The Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme will hold a public hearing in Canberra on Wednesday, 8 April 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 Committee has received a substantial number of submissions in support of our current inquiry and heard evidence from a range of stakeholders’, Ms Belyea noted. ‘On Wednesday, the Committee will hear from Redress Support Services, lived experience advisers, and participating institutions. This evidence will help the Committee understand issues from a range of perspectives as the Scheme enters its final operational stage.’

The Committee will continue to 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: Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Time: 9:15am – 4.00pm (AEST)
Location: Committee Room 1R3, 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

[email protected]

For background information

Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4549
[email protected]

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