This inquiry considered the future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia. The report consists of five chapters:
(a) Chapter 1 sets out administrative matters;
(b) Chapter 2 asks 'what is a 'regional capital?';
(c) Chapter 3 provides an overview of regional capitals across Australia and assesses current trends, challenges and opportunities facing regional capitals;
(d) Chapter 4 outlines the current funding arrangements for regional capitals, with a particular emphasis on federal funding;
(e) Chapter 5 examines two plans for how the economic and social infrastructure needs of regional capitals can be met; and
(f) Chapter 6 concludes with a discussion of policy measures to support sustainable growth in regional capitals, and provides committee recommendations