An assessment of the factors that contribute to the disparity in employment
levels between different regions and also between regions and capital
cities, as well as the continuing high levels of regional unemployment,
with particular reference to:
a) the impact on job opportunities as a consequence of increases
or decreases in the level of
federal, state and local government funding and services;
b) the direct and indirect loss of income to regional communities;
c) its impact on the level of private sector investment and activity
in regional communities;
d) the effectiveness of labour market programs and vocational education
and training on job creation in regional areas; and
e) assessment of the effectiveness of current and previous governments'
funding and program delivery in promoting regional job creation.