Electoral Matters calls for further submissions and community input at Ipswich hearings next week

THE Electoral Matters Committee is reopening written submissions and inviting community input on the 2025 Federal Election at its upcoming hearings.

Committee Chair, Jerome Laxale MP said, "We have learnt a great deal from the personal submissions and statements we have received to date, but we know there is still much more left to hear. We want to continue to hear from community members and organisations about their experience of the 2025 Federal Election.

"In response to community feedback, the committee has resolved to continue to receive written submissions until February 28, 2026,"  Mr Laxale said.

The committee will now be holding hearings in Ipswich on December 11, 2025. As part of these hearings, members of the public will be invited to get on the record by making short verbal statements of up to five minutes.

"Experiences from individuals involved in the 2025 Federal Election are essential to shaping the committee's priorities," Mr Laxale said. "Your perspective offers valuable clarity on where our efforts should be focused.

"If you would like to address the committee, please tell us a bit about how you participated in the election and what you would like to talk to the committee about," Mr Laxale said.

To register interest in making a statement at upcoming hearings, contact the Committee Secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Information on the 2025 election inquiry can be found at the inquiry webpage. Committee details can be found at the Committee’s webpage.

Public hearing details

Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Location: North Ipswich Reserve Function Centre, 2B Pine Street, North Ipswich, Queensland 4305

Programs for these upcoming hearings will be advertised on the Committee’s public hearings webpage as they are finalised. The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

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