The inquiry will consider the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict, with particular reference to:

1. the role of Australia's international development program in building resilience in fragile states, including by strengthening community and civic participation, governance, security reform and human capital;
   
   
2. the strategic use of Australia's international development program to prevent conflict in the Indo-Pacific;
   
   
3. options for effective support through Australia's aid program in pre-conflict and/or post-conflict zones;
   
   
4. the impact of international development in the maintenance of peace and prevention of conflict, including for early identification and mitigation of conflict; and
   
   
5. any related matters.