The inquiry will consider gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative, with particular reference to:
- The economic security and national security benefits of realising gender equality for every person, and how the integration of gender equality across foreign policy supports this objective;
- Evidence and data that demonstrates the links between gender equality and economic growth and prosperity, including in food security and labour markets;
- The international and national security implications of undermining gender equality, including in the context of humanitarian crises and climate change;
- The role of locally-led leadership and decision making in advancing gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda;
- The Australian government's efforts to advance gender equality and the human rights of women and girls across all aspects of foreign policy, defence and national security;
- The Women, Peace and Security agenda internationally and Australia's role in promoting and implementing it; and
- Any related matters.