The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will be holding hearings in Adelaide on 4 and 5 May 2026 as part of its inquiry into the 2025 federal election.
The Committee Chair, Mr Jerome Laxale MP said, ‘South Australia has consistently been at the forefront of electoral innovation, and its experience continues to offer valuable insights into how our democratic processes can evolve and improve.’
‘These hearings will provide an important opportunity for South Australian voters and organisations to give voice to their views on our electoral process’, said Mr Laxale.
‘South Australia has set a notable example through its truth in political advertising laws, showing how strong standards can support integrity and confidence in our electoral system’, Mr Laxale said. ‘We are grateful to the Electoral Commission of South Australia for appearing before the Committee, given its unique expertise in implementing and enforcing truth in political advertising laws.’
Public hearing details
Date: Monday 4 May 2026
Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor, 65 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000
10:00 am–11:00 am : Democracy 2036
11:00 am–11:45 am : Professor Rodrigo Praino, Flinders University
11:45 am–12:30 pm : Associate Lecturer Lachlan Poel, Flinders University
1:00 pm–1:45 pm : Umeewarra Aboriginal Media Association
1:45 pm–2:30 pm : Electoral Reform Society of South Australia
2:30 pm–3:30 pm : Community Sessions
3:30 pm : Close
Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor, 65 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000
9:00 am : Electoral Commission South Australia
11:00 am : Close
Further information on the 2025 election inquiry can be found at the inquiry webpage. Committee details can be found at the Committee’s webpage.
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.
Media enquiries
Michael Butterworth, Office of Jerome Laxale MP
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0413 944 475
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 2374
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For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website www.aph.gov.au/em. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.
