Joint Standing Committee on Public Works - Melbourne, VIC

7 July 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament

24:35 - 25:27
Speaker 18
09:00.  I declare open this public hearing of the parliamentary standing committee on public works for the inquiry into the Australian taxation office proposed fit out of new leased premises, Festival Tower 2, King William Road, Adelaide.  The committee's role is defined in the Public Works Committee Act of 1969 is to consider and report on the purpose and the 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. 
25:28 - 25:31
Speaker 42
I'm Tony Zapier, the chair of the committee.  I'm from Adelaide.  Andrew? 
25:31 - 25:35
Speaker 3
Andrew Wilcox, member for Dawson and deputy chair.  Josh? 
25:35 - 25:37
Speaker 28
Senator Josh Dilega from Tasmania. 

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