That the following matter be re-referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 25 June 2026:
Greenwashing, with particular reference to:
- the environmental and sustainability claims made by companies in industries including energy, vehicles, household products and appliances, food and drink packaging, cosmetics, clothing and footwear;
- the impact of misleading environmental and sustainability claims on consumers;
- domestic and international examples of regulating companies’ environmental and sustainability claims;
- advertising standards in relation to environmental and sustainability claims;
- legislative options to protect consumers from greenwashing in Australia;
and
- any other related matters.
That the committee have the power to consider and use the records of the Environment and Communications References Committee appointed in the previous parliament.