Joint Standing Committee on Public Works

6 November 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament

15:55 - 16:47
Speaker 13
Good morning.  All I declare open this public hearing of the parliamentary standing committee on public works for the inquiry into Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Black Mountain Greenhouse Redevelopment.  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 resolutions of the 07/31/2025, this hearing will be broadcast on the parliament's website, and the proof and official transcripts of proceedings will be published on the parliament's website.  I 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. 
16:48 - 16:50
Speaker 15
I'm Tony Zapier, the chair of the committee. 
16:50 - 17:15
Speaker 13
To my left is mister David Smith, the member for being here in Canberra.  We should be joined, and we are being joined right now by senator Josh DeLiga. 

And I believe that we have Tanya Lawrence, the member for Hasluck, on the line as well.  If any committee members are participating via video conference or chorus call, and Tanya is, I remind committee members participating, by the... 

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