On 9 December 2013 the Senate referred the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2013 for inquiry and report by the last sitting day in March 2014 (27 March 2014). The committee agreed that submissions should be received by 10 February 2014.

1. That the following matter be referred to the Education and Employment References Committee for inquiry and report by the last sitting day in March 2014:
   The provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2013, with particular reference to:
1. the potential impact of the amendments to interfere with the ongoing operation of registered organisations in Australia; and
2. the potential of the amendments to impede the ability of employees of registered organisations to carry out their duties.