RDA Orana regional development director Megan Dixon said if adopted they would improve tax incentives and financial outcomes for people loving in inland regional, rural and remote Australia.

"The remote area tax assistance has not fundamentally changed over a number of decades to reflect changes in demography, infrastructure and cost of living," she said.

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"Currently much of the Orana region is not covered by the current zones, yet as an inland area our region has not been able to retain or attract population growth due to issues like family drift, poor NAPLAN results and teacher shortages.

The Orana region is also facing the toughest drought in history as well as a critical labour shortage and has struggled to attract workforce to relocate into the region."

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Mrs Dixon said RDA Orana was an "advocate and voice" for the region.

"RDA Orana has made six recommendations to the Productivity Commission based off our industry research which would improve the tax incentives and financial outcomes for people who live in inland regional, rural and remote Australia, which is one small aspect that can contribute to supporting economic growth of our region," she said.

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The Commission is due to report on the inquiry findings in February 2020.

Visit www.rdaorana.org.au/news/publications/ to read the RDA Orana submission to the inquiry.