The Senate Select Committee on the effectiveness of the Australian government's Northern Australia agenda (the committee) was established on 4 July 2019, pursuant to the agreement of the Senate, to inquire and report by 28 April 20211 on the effectiveness of the objectives, design and implementation of the Australian Government's Northern Australia agenda.

The report contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter which briefly outlines the context and administrative details of the inquiry, including the committee's interim report, the statutory review of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and the 2019 Assessment of Australia’s Future Infrastructure Audit.
• Chapter 2 discusses the overall effectiveness of the current Northern Australia agenda.
• Chapter 3 explores the challenges and opportunities of transport infrastructure in Northern Australia.
• Chapter 4 considers the issues associated with water infrastructure in Northern Australia.
• Chapter 5 examines evidence received in relation to social infrastructure, such as housing, healthcare services, water and food security, and telecommunications in northern communities.
• Chapter 6 explores investment, opportunities and engagement with First Nations people.
• Chapter 7 outlines evidence received in relation to employment and education in Northern Australia.
• Chapter 8 considers the potential for a broader economic base in Northern Australia.
• Chapter 9 considers the affordability and availability of insurance in Northern Australia.
• Chapter 10 examines environmental protection in Northern Australia; and
• Chapter 11 contains the committee view and recommendations.