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...

Regional capitals across Australia perform a critical role in their communities and each faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The terms of reference for this inquiry were crafted to enable the committee to, among other things, investigate how Australian government policy could better address the needs of these regional cities. The terms of...