The indicators of, and impact of, regional inequality in Australia, with particular reference to government policies and programs in the following areas:

1. fiscal policies at federal, state and local government levels;
2. improved co-ordination of federal, state and local government policies;
3. regional development policies;
4. infrastructure;
5. education;
6. building human capital;
7. enhancing local workforce skills;
8. employment arrangements;
9. decentralisation policies;
10. innovation;
11. manufacturing; and
12. any other related matters.