On 16 August 2017, the following matter was referred to Finance and Public Administration References Committee for inquiry and report by 4 December 2017:

Digital delivery of government services, with particular reference to:

1. whether planned and existing programs are able to digitally deliver services with due regard for:
   1. privacy,
   2. security,
   3. quality and reliability, and
   4. value for money;
2. strategies for whole of government digital transformation;
3. digital project delivery, including:
   1. project governance,
   2. design and build of platforms,
   3. the adequacy of available capabilities both within the public sector and externally, and
   4. procurement of digital services and equipment; and
4. any other related matters.

The committee have agreed to accept submissions until 22 December 2017. 

On 13 November 2017, the Senate granted an extension of time for reporting until 20 March 2018.

On 12 February 2018, the Senate granted a further extension of time to report to 14 May 2018.