The Standing Committee on Primary Industries will inquire into and report on factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes in critical minerals projects across Australia. The inquiry will consider:

• The effectiveness of engagement practices with local communities, Traditional Owners, and other stakeholders.
• How critical minerals projects contribute strategically to regional and national economic development.
• Opportunities to strengthen workforce participation, skills development, and employment pathways, particularly in remote and Indigenous communities.
• The role of state, territory, and local governments in supporting socially and economically sustainable development.
• Options for improved coordination between jurisdictions and the Commonwealth.
• Any other related matters that may assist the Committee.