Regional inequality has been increasing in many countries. It is well recognised that living standards across Australia are also not equal. People in regions away from the capital cities generally have lower incomes, poorer health outcomes, less access to services. This inquiry report looks at how inequality in the regions can be reduced.

Planning is central to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Planning, along with access, is the primary point at which participants interact with the scheme. A considerable amount of evidence concerned the training of planners and the impact this has on participants’ experiences navigating the NDIS. This report outlines some further areas where reform may...

The focus of the terms of reference for this inquiry was, in part, on the economic impact of the disruption of access to Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The illicit tobacco market has been a cause for growing concern for law enforcement agencies over the past decade, both in Australia and globally. This report presents and considers the problem, including how the illicit tobacco market and government responses to it have changed since the inquiry commenced, and presents the committee's findings and recommendations.

While online education has the potential to bridge gaps in education access, it is no substitute for in-classroom teaching. This inquiry examined how education meets the learning needs of students in regional, rural and remote communities, and how barriers in education can be overcome.