The Select Committee into the obesity epidemic in Australia, established on 16 May 2018 to inquire into and report on 14 August 2018, on the following matters:

1. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children in Australia and changes in these rates over time;
2. The causes of the rise in overweight and obesity in Australia;
3. The short and long-term harm to health associated with obesity, particularly in children in Australia;
4. The short and long-term economic burden of obesity, particularly related to obesity in children in Australia;
5. The effectiveness of existing policies and programs introduced by Australian governments to improve diets and prevent childhood obesity;
6. Evidence-based measures and interventions to prevent and reverse childhood obesity, including experiences from overseas jurisdictions;
7. The role of the food industry in contributing to poor diets and childhood obesity in Australia; and
8. any other related matters.