The Committee will inquire into the future conduct of elections operating during times of emergency situations. In conducting its inquiry, the Committee shall have particular regard to:

• restrictions arising from a health pandemic;
• access to polling places during times of natural disasters;
• other potential drivers of social restrictions, such as future civil unrest, or international conflict;
• Australia’s emergency election plan;
• the introduction of safety mechanisms; and
• alternative voting methods including early, remote and postal voting.

The Committee will report its findings by 30 June 2021.