Joint Standing Committee on Public Works

7 November 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament

40:08 - 41:01
Speaker 8
Okay.  Good afternoon.  All I declare open this public hearing of the parliamentary standing committee on public works for the inquiry into Australian taxation office proposed fit out of lease premises levels 5 To 10152 Wharf Street, Brisbane.  The committee's role, as defined by 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. 
41:01 - 41:03
Speaker 2
I'm Tony Zapier, the chair of the committee. 
41:03 - 41:12
Speaker 25
To my left is mister David Smith, member for Bean.  Further to my left is senator Josh DeLiger from Tasmania, and we have miss Tan... 

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