That the following matters be referred to the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia for inquiry and report:

(a) the context and extent of energy, food and water security in Northern Australia;
(b) the challenges and potential actions to improving energy, food and water security;
(c) the impact this has on communities, particularly remote communities;
(d)  relevant Closing the Gap targets;
(e) the extent and efficacy of policy, legislative, regulatory and funding frameworks, including the overlap or any gaps between federal, state and territory frameworks; and
(f) other related matters.

That the committee present an interim report by 28 November 2024 and its final report by 29 May 2025.