On 12 February 2015, the Senate moved that the following matters be referred to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 13 May 2015.

Criminal Code Amendment (Animal Protection) Bill 2015

Submissions should be received by 12 March 2015. The reporting date is 13 May 2015. On 12 May 2015, the Senate granted an extension of time for reporting by 29 May 2015. On 29 May 2015, the Senate granted an extension of time for reporting by 12 June 2015.