The Committee will inquire into the impacts of global internet-based businesses on local Australian business, particularly in the retail and small business sectors. The inquiry will consider questions including:

• How has/will the existing retail industry cope with changes to the sector’s landscape brought about by the existence of global online retail business?   
• What are the consequences for small businesses in terms of new competition and access to digital platforms?
• How are small businesses responding to digital change and what is their uptake of new digital business services?
• What impacts do the above have on employment, including employment levels and conditions?
• What roles can the Commonwealth Government and Parliament play in fostering innovation for Australian businesses to respond to these challenges?