On 4 December2014, the Senate moved that the following matters be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 26 April 2015.  

1. recent media reports on apparent breaches in airport and aviation security at Australian airports;
2. consideration of the responses to those reports from the Government, regulators, airports and other key stakeholders, and the adequacy of those responses;
3. whether there are further measures that ought to be taken to enhance airport security and the safety of the travelling public;
4. the findings of, and responses to, reports undertaken into airport security issues since 2000; and
5. any related matters.