Joint Standing Committee on Public Works - Sale, VIC

25 August 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament

14:18 - 15:11
Speaker 4
It being almost 9:00, I declare open this public hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for the inquiry into the Department of Defence facilities to support air mission training systems project.  The committee's role as defined in 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 resolution of 31st of July 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.  I'm Tony Zappia, the chair of the committee. 
15:11 - 15:14
Speaker 1
With me, Andrew Wilcox, deputy chair. 
15:14 - 15:20
Speaker 4
I don't know if we've got any other members on Chorus Call, but other members... 
15:20 - 15:24
Speaker 3
Yes, chair, it's Ash Ambihaipahar, the member for Barton. 

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