The Federal loot box inquiry has been pushed back for a second time, with the Senate granting the committee a second extension before it is due to report.

The Australian loot box inquiry was due to table a report yesterday, but the Senate has opted to extend the inquiry by another month for additional hearings and briefings.

The Senate has announced its intention to back a motion that will result in a vote on whether the "use of loot boxes in video games, whether they constitute gambling, and whether they are appropriate for younger audiences" should be investigated by a committee enquiry today.

Scott Ludlam, co-deputy leader of the Federal Greens and perhaps the strongest advocate for the video game industry in Australia, has resigned from his party and the Federal Parliament effective immediately.