COMMITTEES

Senator ASKEW (Tasmania—Chief Opposition Whip in the Senate) (16:59): At the request of Senator Henderson, I move: That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 12 October 2026: Management of, and plans for, Australia Post's retail network, with particular reference to: (a) Australia Post's engagement with licensees, representative bodies, shareholder ministers and other stakeholders about these plans; (b) the governance, transparency and decision-making processes underpinning those plans; (c) the crucial role that licensed post offices play in delivering services to support local communities, particularly in regional, rural and remote Australia; (d) alternative business models to support the sustainability of Australia Post's retail network; (e) the adequacy of Australia Post's evidence to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee at the 2026-27 Budget estimates' hearing on 27 May 2026; and (f) any other related matters.

Question agreed to.