On 1 December 2020, the following matter was referred to the Finance and Public Administration References Committee for inquiry and report by 31 October 2021:

The current capability of the Australian Public Service (APS) with particular reference to:

1. the APS’ digital and data capability, including co-ordination, infrastructure and workforce;
2. whether APS transformation and modernisation projects initiated since the 2014 Budget have achieved their objectives;
3. the APS workforce; and
4. any other related matters.