Terms of reference

The extent and nature of poverty in Australia with particular reference to:

(a)the rates and drivers of poverty in Australia;

(b)the relationship between economic conditions (including fiscal policy, rising inflation and cost of living pressures) and poverty;

(c)the impact of poverty on individuals in relation to:

(i)employment outcomes,

(ii)housing security,

(iii)health outcomes, and

(iv)education outcomes;

(d)the impacts of poverty amongst different demographics and communities;

(e)the relationship between income support payments and poverty;

(f)mechanisms to address and reduce poverty; and

(g)any related matters.