National Volunteer Incentive Scheme (Climate Army)

On 18 September 2024, the Senate referred the National Volunteer Incentive Scheme (Climate Army) to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 22 September 2025.

Further detail about the scope of the inquiry is provided in the terms of reference.

Submissions are sought by Friday, 28 February 2025.

The committee has agreed to reopen submissions. Submissions are now sought by Friday, 23 May 2025. 

Committee Secretariat contact:

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
Department of the Senate
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3535
fadt.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The formation of a national volunteer incentive scheme (Climate Army) to respond to the immediate aftermath of natural disasters in Australia

Track Inquiry

Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

Accessibility

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