Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 3 December 2015:

The future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia, including:

(a) current demographic trends and the role of regional capitals in this change;(b) the current Government funding provided to regional capitals;

(c) an analysis of the appropriate level of funding regional capitals should be receiving based on their population, demand for services and strategic importance;

(d) investment challenges and opportunities to maintain or grow regional capitals, including in areas such as telecommunication technology, transportation links, human services, energy and other infrastructure;

(e) incentives and policy measures required to sustainably grow regional capitals;

(f) the impact the changing environment and demand for water will have on regional capitals; and

(g) any other related matters.

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Leave not granted.