To inquire into and make recommendations on the role and adequacy of government funded national broadcasting and to examine the impact of these broadcasters on the South Australian economy and community, and, in particular, to examine:

(a) the current and long-term distribution of government funded national broadcasting resources and the effect of this distribution on South Australia;
(b) the effects on industry, including broadcasting, film and video production and multimedia;
(c) the effects on the arts, sporting and cultural life in South Australia, including whether government funded national broadcasters adequately service South Australia;
(d) whether government funded national broadcasters adequately service South Australia in respect of South Australian current affairs and sports coverage; and
(e) the programming mix available from government funded national broadcasters and how programming decisions are made and whether the programming which is delivered is geographically balanced.