Joint Standing Committee on Public Works

5 February 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament

37:01 - 37:49
Speaker 21
Clear open this public hearing of the parliamentary standing committee on public works with inquiry into the Department of Defense, 9 Mulungala Drive project, Brindabella Park, Australian Capital Territory.  The committee's role as defined in the Public Works Committee Act 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 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.  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.  I'm Tony Zapier, the chair of the committee. 
37:49 - 37:53
Speaker 3
I will ask my colleagues to introduce themselves.  Yeah. 
37:53 - 37:55
Speaker 1
Dave Smith, member for Bain, ACT. 
37:56 - 37:59
Speaker 6
Ashan Behavioral, federal member for Barton. 

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