The indicators of, and impact of, regional inequality in Australia, with particular reference to government policies and programs in the following areas:
- fiscal policies at federal, state and local government levels;
- improved co-ordination of federal, state and local government policies;
- regional development policies;
- infrastructure;
- education;
- building human capital;
- enhancing local workforce skills;
- employment arrangements;
- decentralisation policies;
- innovation;
- manufacturing; and
- any other related matters.