At the request of Senator Carr, and also on behalf of Senators Rhiannon, Xenophon, Madigan, Lazarus and Lambie, I move:

That the following matters be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by the last sitting day in June 2016:

(a) the future sustainability of Australia's strategically vital steel industry and its supply chain; and

(b) any other related matters.

Question agreed to.