# Australian Senate inquiry into women's health

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-senate-inquiry-into-womens-health
> Updated: 2026-10-31T11:30:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Australian Senate Select Committee on Women's Health has begun receiving hundreds of submissions regarding systemic failures in the healthcare system. Contributors have reported instances of medical misogyny, including the dismissal of severe pain and long delays in diagnosing conditions such as endometriosis.

Submissions have also highlighted significant gaps in postpartum support, with many women reporting that their health struggles become invisible to professionals after the standard six-week check-up. The inquiry is scheduled to hold its first hearing in Sydney, focusing on issues such as traumatic births, inadequate lactation support, and maternal mental health. Data cited in the proceedings indicates that one in five women develops a mental health condition during the perinatal period.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Australian Senate to hold first hearing on women’s health inquiry

The Australian Senate will hold its first hearing on Monday in Sydney for an inquiry into women’s health and postpartum care.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-senate-to-hold-first-hearing-on-womens-health-inquiry

### 2026-10-10: Australian Senate inquiry receives reports of medical misogyny

Women are submitting hundreds of reports to an Australian Senate inquiry, alleging medical misogyny, delayed diagnoses, and insufficient postpartum care.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-senate-inquiry-receives-reports-of-medical-misogyny

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