To investigate matters relating to the environment, land use conservation and transport.

[a] to inquire into, consider and report on such of the following matters as are referred to it under this Act;
i. any matter concerned with the environment or how the quality of the environment might be protected or improved;
ii. any matter concerned with the resources of the State or how they might be better conserved or utilised;
iii. any matter concerned with planning, land use or transportation;
iv. any matter concerned with the general development of the State;

[ab] to inquire into, consider and report on petitions referred to it under section 16B;

[b] to perform such other functions as are imposed on the Committee under this or any other Act or by resolution of both Houses.