On 25 June 2015, the Senate moved that the following matters be referred to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 15 September 2015. On 18 August 2015, the Senate granted an extension of time to report until 15 October 2015.

Voice for Animals (Independent Office of Animal Welfare) Bill 2015

The reporting date is 15 October 2015.

Note: The committee has agreed not to accept public submissions for this inquiry, except where they are provided following a specific invitation from the committee. Uninvited submissions will not be considered.