On 30 March 2023, this matter was referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 1 September 2023.

Submissions closed on 29 May 2023.

On 13 June 2023, the Senate granted an extension of time to report until 1 December 2023. 

On 25 July 2023 the committee agreed to reopen submissions until 18 August 2023.

On 29 August 2023 the committee agreed to table an interim report on 14 September 2023.

On 14 September 2023, the Senate granted an extension of time to report until 6 December 2023.