Inquiry into the 2025 federal election

On 3 September 2025, the Committee adopted an inquiry into all aspects of the conduct of the 2025 federal election.

Written submissions can be lodged via the inquiry webpage. Submissions in other formats, including video, should be emailed to em@aph.gov.au.

Submissions to the inquiry close on Friday, 14 November 2025.

Expressions of Interest—Make a statement at a public hearing

The Committee will be holding hearings in Melbourne (12 November 2025) and Bendigo (13 November 2025). As part of these hearing members of the public will be invited to get on the record by making short verbal statements of up to 5 minutes.

To register your interest in please email em@aph.gov.au with the following details:

  • Who you are and how you can be contacted
  • Which current hearing date you would like to attend
  • What you would like to tell the committee about, and
  • How you participated in the 2025 federal election.

While not everyone may get opportunity to give a statement, the Committee would like to hear from as many people as possible.

 

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2374
em@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The Committee will inquire into and report on all aspects of the conduct of the 2025 federal election.

Track Inquiry

Upcoming Public Hearings

07 Nov 2025: Canberra
12 Nov 2025: Kew
13 Nov 2025: Bendigo

Past Public Hearings

31 Oct 2025: Canberra
15 Oct 2025: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that everyone who wishes to can participate in the Committee’s inquiry. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact the Committee Secretariat.

Further information regarding accessibility can be found at www.aph.gov.au/Help/Accessibility