Joint Standing Committee on Public Works
1 December 2025
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Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament
40:09 - 41:06
Speaker 34
Standard Time. I'm Tony Zapier, the chair of the public works committee of the federal parliament, and I declare open this public hearing of the parliamentary standing committee on public works for the inquiry into the attorney general's department proposed spread out of existing lease premises at 3 To 5 National Circuit Barton Australian Capital Territory. The committee's role is defined in the Public Works Act is 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.
41:06 - 41:18
Speaker 51
As I said, I'm Tony Zapier, member for making and chair of the public works committee. Now we've got some of the other members. Perhaps I'll let them each introduce themselves, starting with the deputy chair. Andrew?
41:19 - 41:23
Speaker 20
Thank you, chair Andrew Wilcox, deputy chair and member for Dawson.
41:24 - 41:29
Speaker 33
Maria? I'm Maria Kovacic, Liberal Senator for New South Wales. Tanya?
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