Joint Standing Committee on Public Works
5 February 2026
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Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament
41:09 - 42:08
Speaker 19
To the public hearing, and I declare open this public hearing of the parliamentary standing committee on public works for the inquiry into the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade refurbishment of Australian High Commission staff residential compound Conadaboo in Port Moresby, Papua, New Guinea. The committee's role, defined in the Public Works Committee Act 1969, is to consider and report on the 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 in the present and prospective public value of the proposed works. In accordance with the committee's resolution 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'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. I'm Tony Zapier, the chair of the committee.
42:08 - 42:16
Speaker 24
I'll go to the people that are here to my left and ask them to introduce themselves, and then then I'll go to the two that are online.
42:17 - 42:20
Speaker 8
Dave Smith, member for Bean, ACT.
42:20 - 42:23
Speaker 5
Ashambi Hebaha, member for Barton, South Wales.
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