The potential use by the Australian Defence Force of unmanned air, maritime and land platforms, with particular reference to:
(a) their role in intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance operations, including in support of border security, civil emergencies and regional cooperation;
(b) their cost- and combat-effectiveness in relation to conventional military platforms;
(c) the Government‘s force structure review and defence capability plan;
(d) challenges, opportunities and risks associated with their deployment;
(e) domestic and international legal, ethical and policy considerations;
(f) research and development capabilities and Australia‘s industrial expertise;
(g) transport, health and air safety implications; and
(h) other related matters.