(2) The Committee inquire into and report upon such matters as may be referred to it by either House of the Parliament or a Minister that relate to:
(a) The following electoral laws:
(i) Electoral Act 2017 (other than Part 3);
(ii) Electoral Funding Act 2018; and
(iii) Those provisions of the Constitution Act 1902 that relate to the procedures for, and conduct of, elections for members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council (other than sections 27, 28 and 28A);
(b) The administration of and practices associated with the electoral laws described at (a).
(3) All matters that relate to (2) (a) and (b) above in respect of the 25 March 2023 State Election, shall stand referred to the Committee for any inquiry the Committee may wish to make, including:
(i) Whether other entities and individuals whose business relates to property development should be prohibited from making political donations.
(ii) Whether it is necessary to address the risk of property developers making political donations through shell companies.
(iii) Whether truth in political advertising laws for New South Wales state elections would enhance the integrity and transparency of the electoral system, taking into account any implications of the Commonwealth's Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023.
The Committee shall report on the outcome of any such inquiry within 18 months of the date of this resolution being agreed to by both Houses.
