On 23 June 2015, the Senate referred an inquiry into non-confirming building products to the Senate Economics References Committee for inquiry, with particular reference to:

1. the economic impact of non-conforming building products on the Australian building and construction industry;
2. the impact of non-conforming building products on:
   1. industry supply chains, including importers, manufacturers and fabricators,
   2. workplace safety and any associated risks,
   3. costs passed on to customers, including any insurance and compliance costs; and
   4. the overall quality of Australian buildings;
3. possible improvements to the current regulatory frameworks for ensuring that building products conform to Australian standards, with particular reference to the effectiveness of:
1. policing and enforcement of existing regulations,
2. independent verification and assessment systems,
3. surveillance and screening of imported building products, and
4. restrictions and penalties imposed on non-conforming building products; and
4. any other related matters.