Wendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) | Hansard source

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.