The Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts inquire into and report on the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry, pertaining to:

• sustainability and growth of the industry
• suitability and location of venues for organisers, participants, and attendees
• artist development and career pathways
• capacity building in facilitation and promotion of events and festivals
• local economic benefits
• grant and support programs
• audience development and consumer behaviours
• barriers to growing the Australian industry, both domestically and internationally, including those relating to export, and
• building sustainability in the industry, domestically and internationally.