Joint Standing Committee on Public Works
6 February 2026
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Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament
41:48 - 42:45
Speaker 24
Yep. I declare open this public hearing of the parliamentary standing committee on public works for the inquiry into Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sports and the Arts proposed fit out of new lease premises at 1 City Hill, Canberra City. The committee's role, as defined by the Public Works Committee Act of 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 07/31/2025, this hearing will will be broadcast on the parliament's website, and the proof and official transcripts of proceedings will be pub... 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.
42:45 - 42:49
Speaker 35
I'm the chair of the committee, and I'll let my colleagues introduce themselves.
42:50 - 42:52
Speaker 26
Taya Smith, member for Bain, ACT.
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