Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie Network) Share this | Hansard source

I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 3 standing in my name, by changing the reporting date.

Leave granted.

I move the motion as amended:

That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 22 September 2025:

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

(a) establishing targeted initiatives to encourage young people to participate in the national volunteer incentive scheme (Climate Army);

(b) exploring strategies to enhance volunteer engagement, including systems to recognise and compensate volunteers to promote satisfaction and positive culture;

(c) integrating volunteer opportunities within educational institutions to increase student participation in volunteer organisations;

(d) creating a nationally recognised qualification scheme that provides tangible benefits to volunteers and formally acknowledges their skills and contributions across sectors;

(e) investigating whether there are appropriate laws and safeguards to protect the health and safety of volunteers;

(f) the structure and governance of the national volunteer incentive scheme (Climate Army);

(g) comparison of relevant overseas models and best practices; and

(h) any other related matters.

Question agreed to.