On 28 November 2017, the Prime Minister referred matters relating to Section 44 of the Constitution for inquiry and report.

Submissions are being accepted until Friday, 9 March 2018 and must address the terms of reference.

The Committee will carefully consider submissions commenting on whether an individual Senator or Member of the House of Representatives is qualified to sit in Parliament. Such submissions may not be accepted or published.

The Committee expects to report on all aspects of the inquiry terms of reference on Monday 9 April 2018.