Joint Standing Committee on Public Works - Rockhampton, QLD

17 September 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament

16:51 - 17:44
Speaker 15
I declare open this public hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for the inquiry into Air Services Australia PFAS remediation of the former fire training ground at Rockhampton Airport, Queensland.  The committee's role, as defined in the Public Works Committee Act 1969, is to consider and report on the purpose and need for the proposed works, the most effective use of public money that can be made in carrying out the works, and the present and prospective public value of the proposed works.  In accordance with the committee's resolution of 07/31/2025, This hearing will be broadcast on the parliament's website, and the proof and official transcripts of proceedings will be pub...  Published on the parliament's website.  I'll also remind members of the media who may be present or listening on the web of the need to fairly and accurately report the proceedings of the committee. 
17:44 - 17:51
Speaker 24
I'm Tony Zapier, the chair of the committee, and I'll ask my two colleagues to introduce themselves as well.  Thank you, chair. 
17:51 - 17:55
Speaker 12
Andrew Wilcox, deputy chair and member for Dawson.  Thanks, chair. 
17:55 - 17:58
Speaker 46
Senator Josh DeLiga, for Tasmania. 

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